re: Do grandparents have some sort of rights to see my child?
posted 14th Feb
both answers are right. The only time grandparents rights come into play is when a grandparent was very active in the child's life.. the parents have a falling out.. and the grandparents are cut out because of that disagreement.
like... say you and your SO let his mom watch your kids every weekend while you go out to party or work. THen.. you and your SO have a fight, break up (or he passes away) and you randomly decide grandma isn't allowed to be around your kids anymore. THEN.. they can fight for grandparents rights because you obviously thought it was good for your child to spend a lot of time around her when things were fine for you... then cut them off.
typically though... in a normal situation... courts will not randomly give grandparents any rights to your child.
quoteposted 14th Feb
Every state has "grandparent laws". What entitles you them to them depends on the state.
It's a big court battle and usually it's when the grandparents want custody, not visitation.
quoteposted 14th Feb
<blockquote><b>Quoting snglemama:</b>" both answers are right. The only time grandparents rights come into play is when a grandparent was very ... [snip!] ... them off. typically though... in a normal situation... courts will not randomly give grandparents any rights to your child."</blockquote>
I should be okay then.. Because I'm with my SO and his parents barely see my DD
quoteposted 14th Feb
http://grandparents.about.com/od/grandparentsrights/a/VisitationRightsByState.htm
Sorry i cant link from my phone. It's different state by state.
quoteposted 14th Feb
<blockquote><b>Quoting Sugarhiccup:</b>" http://grandparents.about.com/od/grandparentsrights/a/VisitationRightsByState.htm Sorry i cant link from my phone. It's different state by state."</blockquote>
Thanks
quoteposted 14th Feb
yes grandparents have rights they can take you to court and get visitation just like the father could.
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