2006-07-11 13:52:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Unfortunately, NO. Grandparents do not have the same rights as parents. The non-custodial parent is the only person that can attempt to stop a child from being moved out of state or out of the country. If the custodial parent has full physical custody, they can pretty much do whatever as far as a move or relocation
2006-07-11 13:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by erika_fekas 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If grandparents have played a major roll in the grandchildren life, then they should be able to see the grandchildren. If the mother decides to take the children out of the country there should be some kind of arrangements made for the grandparents to have visitation. They should be able to have the children for vacations. The mother and the grandparents should get together and split the cost of travel arrangements. They should make every effort to get along for the children's sake.
2006-07-11 21:12:30 · answer #2 · answered by witchypoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't quite read the rest of your question.. I assume you are saying from moving out of the country.. I do not believe grandparents have the right to stop the mother from moving out of state or anywhere.. I know they ahve rights to see the child.. but they would have to take the mother to court.. I do not believe it's the same as the fathers rights.. like every other weekend I think it's once a month or once every two months.. I would call a local family attorney and they will be able to help you..
2006-07-11 20:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do have a right to see their grandchildren. Unless you can prove the mother unfit and decide to take legal custody of your grandchildren, then you cannot stop her. Just make sure if you do decide to take action against her that it's out of love for the children and not because you're trying to control the mother. I have a father that faked having heart attacks just to keep me from moving out of state because he was afraid he'd never see his grandchildren again...even after I ensured him that he'd see them every holiday and any weekend I had available. That's my only concern about your question.
2006-07-11 21:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by AverageMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states, Grandparents have a right to see the grandkids. Does mom have the right to move out of the country. Yes, they are her kids. As long as the biological father doesn't object. She is an adult, and she is the one that is raising them.
2006-07-11 20:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by Fire Storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved my children out of the country when I remarried. My ex-inlaws, although they didn't like me, made every effort to see my boys, and because I valued their contribution, I encouraged it. Things came to a head when they were 18 and they refused to see their grandmother anymore - she unfairly sided with their father against me, fed him snippets of information about me, etc etc. I would suggest that no matter what your feelings towards you daughter-inlaw is, you remember that she is the carer of your grandchildren and do nothing to make anyone's life harder. We're all supposed to be grown-ups but it has been hard to deal with the insults I personally have had to live with and has not endeared them to me. Hurt a mother, you hurt a child.
So please, try not to use the law unless you have no other choice. Try mediation in some form or another. Divorce is always bitter.
2006-07-12 05:42:03 · answer #6 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually grand-parents have the right to see their grand-children but in the case of a dispute involving grand-parents and their daughter-in-law then things may go from a little awkward to downright impossible.
Family mediation centres would hear what the grand-parents have to say, also hear what the daughter-in-law has to say and try to mediate (If possible).
However no grand-parents can oblige their ex daughter-in-law to stay where she is simply to make their life easier!
Your questions is a bit vague but the best thing to do is to try and talk calmly (Grand-parents and mother) Knowing that ultimately she has every right to move wherever she wants to! If no under any judicial obligation to get prior permission with her ex husband.
2006-07-11 23:06:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes grandparents have rights, they can take you to court and fight for visitation. and they will get it unless you can prove why they shouldnt see these people. now if you are moving out of the coutry the grandparents will try to get visitation i dont htink it will happen becauser they are going to have to figure out a plan to see the kids. good luck.
2006-07-11 21:01:22 · answer #8 · answered by Christina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have the right to see them, but not to stop the mom form moving out, b/c shes already a grown up, and i guess shes mature enough to know whats shes doing, and the best for the kids.
2006-07-11 20:56:42 · answer #9 · answered by Lali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what state you live in...yes they do...and they can goto court and fight.
If you have custody fulltime(except visitation) then i was told by a lawyer I could move my kids anywhere I wanted..
Hope this helped a little....
Linda.
2006-07-11 20:58:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋