My brother and his wife are getting a divorce. My brother is currently in Iraq and is the one who wants the divorce. The problem is that my sister-in-law is trying to keep my brothers kids from us. Whenever we call to see the kids, she says that her lawyer is advising her to keep the kids away from our family. I think she is full of it, but could this be true?
And does that mean that our visit with my brothers daughters will be restricted to whatever visitation rights that he gets?
By the way, there is NO reason in the world that we shouldn't be allowed to see them or that a lawyer would say that (ie. verbal or physical abuse)!!!!! She is doing this because she is being just plain hateful and she just doesn't want to punish my brother for leaving her but our whole family. I need to make sure there is no legal way for her to do this.
2006-10-23 17:42:51 · 12 answers · asked by sararbe 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unfortunately, there is no legal way you can prevent her from doing it. Clearly, your brother would have a right to visit the children when he returns and you could see them then. However, you personally have no legal rights in your brother's or sister-in-law's children. Similarly, they have no legal right regarding you or your children.
2006-10-23 17:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by rec 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas, family members don't have rights. Only the parents do. Now your brother might be able to work it into the divorce papers that you, or his mom pick up the kids on his visitation days if he is at work or something like this, but legally I don't think ya'll have a choice. The lawyer is probably advising her not to drop the kids off with ya'll because whoever has possession of the kids, gets to keep them until court. That is with the parents, not just family members, but the lawyer may not be sure when your brother is coming back. Talk with an attorney to make sure of your rights.
2006-10-23 17:48:34 · answer #2 · answered by Corona 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay~ It depends on the state that u r in. There is no grandparents rights in the state of Georgia. You need to check on that. The lawyer would not tell her to keep them from you because that is isolation and there is a law about that too. Just can't remember what it is called at the moment.But u can call a lawyer and see if he will answer your questions over the phone. My brother in law just went through this and he moved his kids all the way to New York from Georgia to get the kids away from family.
2006-10-23 17:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today in Hermerica, women can anything they want. You will need legal info. Be careful not to do things that might be construed as harrassing her. As for visitation rights, most judges are still fair. However if your brother argues, hits her, breaks things in the household
or just generally pisses her off, she can legally retaliate (using free legal aid) beyond what most fathers can do (to protect their visitation rights.)
Your sil might file false claims of Domestic Arguing, claim your brother is a Pedophile (with no proof) get a free lawyer & harrassing him until he either a) commits sucide
b) gets some form of legal control/visitation or
c) give in to the bi tch and leave her alone.
Legally it all comes down to proof and who has the va gina or pe nis. Family law is very sexist! You can call ten family lawyers via the yellow pages. Several of them will give you free info over the phone. Also check out Yahoo divorce, family rights & men's/fathers rights groups.
Good luck!
2006-10-23 17:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a lawyer and get some free legal advice my friend is going though the same thing with his son but she it the mother and she has the right to say who can and cant be around the children my best advice is to get a hold of a lawyer let them deal with it it makes u look like a caring family member ya know ...don't get stupid about it without free advise from a lawyer... hope this is helpful to u good luck
2006-10-23 17:57:36 · answer #5 · answered by a.crispin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
except he can tutor you're an no longer worth parent he won't get comprehensive actual custody...and in case you breastfeed his visitations would be constrained so a procedures as taking the toddler for over nights, and so on.till the toddler is weaned (in spite of everything HE won't be able to breast feed.) the actuality he a million) works in basic terms section time 2) would not have his very own place which fits to offering a sturdy homestead 3) beverages with evidence : the DUI ...is genuinely no longer to his income. The courts won't hand him comprehensive custody for him to tutor around and pass the toddler off to his mom...which sounds like what he could pull. he will could desire to tutor paternity to the courtroom's delight formerly they entertain any action he petitions for. his threat of comprehensive custody is in basic terms that....a threat. Your counselor/therapist can testify on your progression in anger administration.
2016-10-02 21:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no rights concerning the children; however your parents do. They will need to contact a lawyer who will be able to give better advice and represent them in court.
2006-10-23 17:54:01 · answer #7 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her to show you proof that you are not allowed to the the children. If she can't proof it go to the local police department and ask for an escort to go see the kids, if their still legally married and there are no papers saying otherwise she has no foot to stand on
2006-10-24 05:11:22 · answer #8 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get used to it the women always act that way.. he and you will get limited every other weekend... at best... good luck.. realize how much it sucks for you.. it sucks worse for them.. the kids don't need to be constantly reminded.. keep them happy and let them know you all love them... the will grow up and then they can do as they please..
2006-10-23 17:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by curious dad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is not telling the truth about the lawyer.however you do not have any rights under the law.
2006-10-23 17:46:33 · answer #10 · answered by miraclehand2020 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋