2007-02-10 04:50:11 · 12 answers · asked by cassiehartman 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
My view is that a child should have contact with all members of their family unless there is a known problem that would cause a danger to the child.
Depends upon the state that you live in if the grandparents have legal rights. I know that where I live, they do.
2007-02-10 05:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by Toe the line 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grandparents and visitation rights were reviewed by the US Supreme court in Troxel vs Granville. The basic statement that came down was that a fit parent has the constitutional right to make decisions about their children. There are many state laws that have been passed, but there is nothing to guarantee that they are consistent with the US constitution.
The operative word is "fit". A parent is assumed to be fit, unless for some reason, their rights have been suspended or terminated. In fact, we like to assume that all grandparents are "good" but a parent might have reasons to think otherwise.
And some parents are just spiteful to the grandparents. The key thing is that it is not illegal to be spiteful.
2007-02-11 05:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by wendy c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, one of the parents (or maybe even BOTH) might have an issue with a certain grandparent having ANY visitation rights....in which case, the will of the PARENTS shall decide.
The only times I've heard of such a thing sticking legally is when a child's parents have been deemed incompetent.
Believe me...I've had an experience or two with a grandparent who's main goal was to undermine the parents at every juncture....regardless of WHY.
2007-02-10 12:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by bradxschuman 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a legal matter, I assume.
Somewhere a line has to be drawn. What about uncles, aunts, grown sisters and brothers, the mailman?
I think the test for granting visitation should be someone who is a biological or adoptive parent. If the grandparents have adopted the child they should be given visitation rights. The same thing would hold for a second spouse - he/she would have to have adopted the kids to have rights.
2007-02-10 13:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by Ed F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think if you can manage it, it's a good and right thing to do for both the grandparents and the children. However, if there are concerns that those who raised the party who was the problem would cause damage to the children in some way, then you cannot allow it.
2007-02-10 12:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is one that should be earned and both parents feel comfortable with the guideline. I think every person deserves to know their heritage and grandparents. It they are good people.
2007-02-10 12:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by DAVID T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grandparents should have all the rights they wish to have, as long as it's a healthy inviroment for the children. After all they are "PARENTS", and GRAND ones at that. Grandmother, Grandfather , Gods commandment to us is "Honor your mother and your father that your days on this earth will be long." this is the only commandment with a promise...Their wishes as elders and parents should come first in all circumstances.
2007-02-10 13:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by parroteyes000 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends on ur relationship with the grandparents! BUT there is no visitation rights, but i think that any kid should have a relationship w.their grandparents.
2007-02-10 12:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Just_Me 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
i think it is bad and it scares me to death...im the parent, the decision maker, care taker, and disciplinary and to think that the court may send your child off to the grandparent just because is scary
2007-02-10 13:01:07 · answer #9 · answered by ELIZY 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Didnt know grand parents got rights...... I think a child should know their grand parents but dont think a child should be forced to go with them
2007-02-10 13:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by tammer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋