My daughter is expecting my first grandchild in May.. however, she has chosen to cut me out of the picture due to the fact that she does not care for my lifestyle ( I am gay), do I have a leg to stand on?
2006-12-31 02:11:00 · 18 answers · asked by Aunt Henny Penny 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Yes you do have rights - I feel for the baby who has a mother that will turn it against gay people.
2006-12-31 02:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
It really depends on what state you and the grandchildren live in. Some states give grandparents rights while others don't. You will have to do a little research. As long as you are a loving caring person towards your granddaughter, it shouldn't matter your sexual preference. If you are causing her no harm or confusion it shouldn't be an issue with your daughter. I hope things work out for you. Good luck.
2006-12-31 02:59:20 · answer #2 · answered by AngelWings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wisconsin Statute 767.40 3, till now 767.245, grants for "actual looking visitation rights" for grandparents, large-grandparents or different persons who've maintained a courting with a new child it extremely is reminiscent of a discern-new child courting. The court docket is directed to act in the main suitable pastime of the youngster and to evaluate the purposes of the youngster each and every time accessible. a particular grandparent visitation provision pertains to "non-marital" toddlers. This particular provision does not require the presence of a discern-new child courting for a grandparent to win visitation. instead, the grandparent ought to have maintained a courting with the youngster or ought to have tried a courting with the youngster yet been prevented from doing so by employing the youngster's custodial discern. to boot to thinking the main suitable pastime of the youngster, the court docket should additionally be chuffed as to the paternity of the youngster and should additionally discover that the grandparent will abide by employing judgements made by employing the youngster's mothers and fathers with reference to the youngster's "actual, emotional,tutorial or non secular welfare."
2016-10-06 06:18:43 · answer #3 · answered by shimp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the state that you live in but in general, no, you would not have any rights to the grandchild unless she and the baby's father were unfit parents. Within reason, a parent has the right to choose how to parent their child and whom should be involved in that child's life; if they choose to exclude you because it is against their personal or moral beliefs, most states will side with them that they are in their rights.
2006-12-31 02:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have any rights, unless you are supporting the child in some way. Try talking to her again. Ask if there can be a compromise. What happened that a daughter of a gay woman could be so closed minded?
2006-12-31 02:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by Lovebug123 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From personal experience, the only way you can enforce Grandparents visiting rights is if the grandchild has lived with you. Otherwise, you're out of luck. Sorry.
2006-12-31 02:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by champion of the underdog 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes; grandparents do have visitation rights. You can sue for them, just as a divorced parent can sue. Speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to get the ball rolling. When you have learned what the process is, try talking to your daughter without the lawyer to see if you can work things out before going through the court system. Maybe if she sees she will probably lose the lawsuit, she'll be less willing to go through the hassle and more willing to work with you.
2006-12-31 02:24:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Most states leave that up to the parents unless evidence of abuse or neglect.
My mother has never met her granddaughter, it is up to your daughter. Your daughter may want to raise her daughter believing in traditional values. I have cut most of my family out of my life because I want my child to have better foundation than I had.... I will not subject her to my mother who has a narcissistic personality.
Most states will say it is up to your daughter, she is the parent.
2006-12-31 04:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by angelsmommy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what your legal rights are,but if your daughter loves you and you still communicate tell her "I Love You and regardless of my lifestyle and my preferences, please don't deny me the fun and love my grand children can bring into my life. I have a lot of love to give and i don't want to miss out on knowing my grand children. Good Luck " and Happy New Year"
2006-12-31 02:54:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do have rights, but your daughter also should have the right to determine the influences she will expose her child to. If you truly love your daughter, you will allow her to raise her child and not attempt to interfere just because you want to assert your rights. Forcing yourself on your daughter and grandchild by court order will not bring you either love or acceptance. It will only lead to further resentment.
2006-12-31 02:31:05 · answer #10 · answered by Gr8Av8or 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Grandparent rights do not apply to intact families unless you can prove that it would harm the child to be kept from you. I do not think that would apply to a child that is not even born yet.
2006-12-31 14:59:40 · answer #11 · answered by PLDFK 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋