My husband and I are being sued for modified visits of our kids from their one set of grandparents. I live in PA so i think this is a state by state thing. They want modified visits. They have never been told that they can not see the kids but don't see them that much due to schedules and distance. Also, they recently have been told that they can only see the kids if one of us are there because they over stepped their boundaries and told our 4 year old about her bio mom. She is soooo confused now. I feel that, that is my husband's place and NOT theirs! So I am sure they aren't too happy about that. The kids' bio mom passed away and they are her parents. They are trying to control the situation and don't like not being in control. I have adopted the kids and they are biologically my husband's. Anyone been in similar situation? Any experience you can share?
2006-09-02 14:31:38 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I know that they used to not have any rights but they do now - depending on the state. Call the family court where this applies (in that county perhaps) and ask them where you can find out for sure.
Perhaps you can meet with them though and avoid court as this will be hard for the kids too - neither of you should talk bad about the other to the children.
2006-09-02 14:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Florida and have been through a situation kind of like this and here in Florida Grandparents only have rights to grandchildren if the parents of the children give them some visitation rights. If the parents do not want the children seeing the grandparents then they don`t have too. But I think your right it`s different from state to state. If by chance you were to move to Florida you would have to be a resident of Florida for at least 6 months before these rights would or could be inforced. Other wise you would have to have your hearings in the state the last residents the children were in for over 6 months.
Good Luck. Hope this helps some.
2006-09-02 21:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by bren_jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
§ 5311. When parent deceased.
If a parent of an unmarried child is deceased, the parents or grandparents of the deceased parent may be granted reasonable partial custody or visitation rights, or both, to the unmarried child by the court upon a finding that partial custody or visitation rights, or both, would be in the best interest of the child and would not interfere with the parent-child relationship. The court shall consider the amount of personal contact between the parents or grandparents of the deceased parent and the child prior to the application. that is the code as it stands right now on the issue for our state only way i can see that they wouldnt get some kind of visitation if they have been in childs life from birth is for you to prove that they are deliberately not abiding to your wishes as to the way you would like the child to be raised if you need anything else feel free to email me anytime
2006-09-02 22:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by bretmaverick91969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the Grand parents have a lot of rights now days. As long as you have told them they can see their Grandchildren (even if it is with supervision) they should be happy with that. I would think it should be up to them to make the trip to see them unless you have the time and want to take grandchildren for a visit. I would have a million questions about this situation before I could really give an honest opion on it though.
2006-09-02 21:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by Judy D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parental rights trump Grandparent rights every time unless the parents are drug addicts or in prison or something like that. Sounds like you have a good case to stop all visitation to these people. Stand your ground and document everything. The court is only interested in the welfare of the children and the children's welfare will trump all of your rights if the situation warrants.
2006-09-02 21:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by Perry L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
grandparents may have more rights than one thinks and you could be right about it varies by state.however it is very important that a child interacts with their grandparents,i i know i would be willing to do what ever i had to do,including hiring a lawyer to see my grandchildren,it is better perhaps if you and the grandparents sit down,act like a family and talk this thing out,i am sure that they would be willing to conform to your wishes to see these children,their grandchildren.
2006-09-02 21:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by deerwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grandparents rights are ,if the grands dont think the kids r being takin care of properly and to prevent them from going into the system they can fight for them if the state u live obides by that law.
2006-09-02 21:36:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say they are entitled to see their grandchildren. Just because YOU adopted them doesn't erase their biological mother. And since your husband obviously did not tell his children of their mother they had every right to do so. She was the person who brought them into this world. HER body fed and nurtured them they lived under heart for 9 months of HER life. Her parents should be allowed to see the children and the children should be allowed to see their biological grandparents...YOU are being selfish
2006-09-02 21:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
In Ohio grandparents have rights so your state may be the same.
2006-09-06 17:15:32 · answer #9 · answered by Carp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋