can a child in the state of ohio decide not to visit the non-custodial parent?

Question

can a child in the state of ohio decide not to visit the non-custodial parent?

Answer

In Ohio, a person under 18 generally cannot make legally binding decisions. If the court's orders require that the child participate in visitation, then the parent having custody of the child must do all that he or she can to accomplish what the court ordered.

If the child's reticence to engage in visitation becomes a problem, then the parent with custody will likely want to file a motion with the court to alter the visitation schedule in order to avoid problems with possible contempt of court litigation.