2006-12-28 01:36:31 · 14 answers · asked by Spiny Norman 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In England and Wales, grandparents have no automatic legal rights to see their grandchildren in case of a parents’ divorce or a family dispute. Under the current law, which highlights the children’s interests (Children Act 1989), any person (not just a grandparent) who wishes to maintain a contact with the child, could apply to the court to request a leave to seek an order for contact with the child. Grandparents can make an application for contact if and only after the court grants them that permission (Douglas and Lowe, 1990). Different grandparents’ support groups contested the removal of the express right to seek access, which grandparents enjoyed under the old law. They ask the government to allow the issue of contact on the merits of the case without the grandparent having to go to court (time consuming, stressful and expensive). It should be noted though, that even when the grandparents have obtained the order, there is little which hold the parents to abide by the court ruling.
2006-12-28 02:37:15 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the parents are incapable, and recognised by others than the grandmother, then probably. If the Grandmother is the only realtive and say the children are in care or outside the care of the parnets then mebbe
if the parents are still around and still have effective custody, AND there is no cause to doubt there parenting skills then NO.
A grandmother cannot force their child or partner to provide access to grandchildren.. if she attempts to do so then she is liable to alienate the parents of the grandchild even further. However its fine legal point... go to Citizens Advice for an opinion, alterantively try and track donw a lawyer who ides an intial consutlatin for free (they do exist).
2006-12-28 01:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mark J 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like there are some relatives issues if this should be a criminal question. mothers and fathers are oftentimes happy to enable their toddlers bypass to Grandparents domicile in the event that they like their mothers and fathers and sense they're good to them and for them. Grandparents usually finally end up raising their grandchildren recently if the toddler's mothers and fathers are incarcerated or on drugs or otherwise no longer able to be sure them. i'm thinking why you're asking. If grandparents bypass after criminal get admission to, they're probably being prohibited from seeing their grandchild via a be sure. consistent with danger the Grandparents are seeing some abuse of the toddler or ignore. mothers and fathers could be those in can charge of the care of their toddlers. And oftentimes, mothers and fathers are happy for grandparents to take the toddlers over for a bypass to.
2016-10-19 02:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the state you are in. However, if you sue for access, don't expect to ever have a good relationship with your child again.
You will have to show in court that you are a fit grandmother. Expect your child to bring up everything you ever did that was bad in your life during the trial.
2006-12-28 03:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you are. In the US, different states have different laws with regard to grandparents visitation rights.
In the UK, you can apply for a contact order, you'll need a solicitor to do this for you, and it takes advantage of the 1989 Children's Act. I have a feeling you have to prove standing and that it's in the child's interests for you to maintain or establish contact, but that's what the solicitor will help you to do.
2006-12-28 02:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The bottom line will always be, however, what is in the childs' best interests. Obviously, the wishes of the parents will always be considered very seriously indeed, even if the parents are separated or divorced.
2006-12-28 01:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by Cracker 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A Grandparent has no legal right to see Grandchildren in the UK.
2006-12-28 22:20:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think so but ask the CAB
If she thought the child were being abused etc she may be alble to bring a civil action
2006-12-28 01:42:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she can. I think it is called grandparent rights and you can go through the courts.
2006-12-28 01:46:29 · answer #9 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
YES GRANDPARENTS HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT IN COURT TO SEEK ACCESS TO THERE GRAND CHILDREN.
2006-12-28 01:43:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋