So, my brother's ex has soul custody of their daughter. My brother pays child support. The ex won't let my parents see their grand daughter. Do they, as grandparents, have legal rights to see their only grand child? Also, do I have rights as an Aunt to see my niece?
2006-08-14 10:28:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Uncertain as to your rights dear... you may have supervised rights, but the grandparents can easily petition the courts and the courts usually side with the grandparents for the 'parent' to at least make visitation possible once a month. Sounds like she may be a nasty vindictive bi-atche... oh well, a common ailment in this day 'n' age.
Sorry to hear that you have to beg, borrow, or steal just to see your niece. My bottom line advise is that you placate and keep things "simpatico" no matter how hateful the mother is... in time, she may soften to non-judgmental and "even-handed" treatment from your side of the family... a tough row to furrow, yes but who knows, for the sake of your niece, something seminal and even profound may come with patient, deliberative contact with the woman... time to be the diplomat to the insufferable!
2006-08-14 10:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by cherodman4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the court would leave it up to the custodial parent. But if you could somehow remain on friendly terms with MOM. Offer to babysit for her when she wants to go out or needs a few hours for herself. Make it sound like it benefits her and be genuine about it and she'll probably soften. Don't cause any ripples between mom and child tho because then it won't have a second occurrence! Keep in touch with her and show a genuine interest as a friend and she will probably give it a go. The problem is that there are so many bad feelings involved in these situations that it's easier for her to just say no and not have to deal with it. Her father on the other hand, if indeed he is paying child support, Can bring the child to see you or grandparents or any other relative of his choosing as long as there's no history that would endanger the child. The Father does have every legal right to see the child as often as agreed to. If he chooses to not take the child on these visits he could realistically pick up the child for visits with other relatives.
2006-08-14 17:45:50 · answer #2 · answered by Carolyn T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your brother is paying child support, he should be entitled to vistitation ( even if it is monitored by a social worker ) Yes the grandparents have every right to see those grandchildren, get a lawyer or seek legal aide if you qualify. These parents should quit using these children as pawns!!!
2006-08-14 17:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by robbie h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't your brother have any visitation right ?? If so, have him bring his daughter to your parent's house and tell everyone to be at the house! ...
We're going through the same thing! Only my brother in law doesnt feel like seeing the kids so we have hard time getting the ex to bring the kids over drop them off for the day ... So far its 3x out of the year!
2006-08-14 17:40:15 · answer #4 · answered by Little J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No state has a law requiring visitation for grandparents or other relatives. Your parents will have to take the ex to court to gain the right to visitation. Of course, a long drawn out legal battle isn't going to make things pleasant for your niece.
I'd try to work it out amongst yourselves.
2006-08-14 17:44:46 · answer #5 · answered by zippychippy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tricky situation. It would tear me apart not to be able to see my nieces. Do you think you could try mediation? I doubt that a legal route is open to you or your parents, but perhaps you could persuade the mother to let you see your niece occasionally with supervised access and under whatever conditions she sets?
2006-08-14 17:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grandparents can sue for visitation. Have a family meeting. Consult with an attorney.
2006-08-14 17:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, the grandparents have visitation rights. Aunts and uncles don't have rights.
2006-08-14 17:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by lj1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer? No.
If the mother has legal custody she has the right to decide what is best for her, to include not seeing you.
2006-08-14 17:35:38 · answer #9 · answered by llan2193 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get lawyer. I side with the mother to decide whats best for her daughter.
2006-08-14 17:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by jackie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋