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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] First question: If son refuses to go, can dad refuse to pay child support. If so and support is substantial, tell son this. "Look, I understand your position, but if you don't go dad can stop support and I can't pay the rent without it." 
 
Second, have son contact the pro se clerk at the family court or whatever court has jurisdiction. Have him explain the problem and ask clerk's advice as to whether an adjustment is possible. If son does file something, court is unlikely to hold mom in contempt. [/quote]

OP here:  can a minor child really file something on his own in a custody case between two adults?  He isn't one of the parties.  I'm not legal-savvy so I don't understand how this would work.[/quote]

No, he can't. He's a minor. At best, [b]he could file to become emancipated[/b] at which point he'd be able to be seen legally as an adult, but the process for that would probably take until he's 18 so it's a waste of time. You can file pro-se, which means without a lawyer, and then just keep in mind anything you file with court must be served on the other side (your ex's lawyer). You could file a modification to the visitation schedule based on the fact that the 17 yr old minor child is asking for that.  You'd be more likely to win if you hired a lawyer to do this for your son though. I know money is tight but ... this is life. [/quote]
I've heard about this, in some states a child as young as 14 can file for partial emancipation witch would nullify any custody orders.[/quote]

Sure, that happens if one parent murders the other and the living parent wants to retain parental rights from jail, like finding out about school records etc. Otherwise -- yeah, no way.[/quote]

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