if my son relinquishes his parental rights to his children and allows the step-father to adopt the children - does this relinquish my rights as a grandparent - can I file with the courts for visitation even after my relinquishes rights -
2007-02-22 02:13:12 · 13 answers · asked by emmmay61 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You should have be contacted by someone before anything goes through. It is usually up to the mother. I know in Vermont grandparents have no legal rights. If you have a good relationship with their mother you might be OK.
2007-02-22 02:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by applecrisp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to address this issue before he relinquishes his rights as once the adoption is final, you nor anyone else in your family has any rights. It all depends on the age of the children, do you see them much and established a relationship, or what type of repore do you have with your sons ex. I am adopting 2 boys and we know the biological grandmother. (A very good grandma) Once the adoption is final we have the right to cut off all contact with her but we won't. The boys know her and spend time with her. The judge already told the family he cannot quarentee any visitation for them without our approval. Grandparents rights would not apply as once the adoption is final, you are not legally their grandparents anymore.
2007-02-22 04:08:28 · answer #2 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of misinformation as to the legality of grandparents rights, even outside of an adoption. The "nutshell" of the ruling by the Supreme court states that a FIT parent has constitutional rights to raise their child, without the state interfering.
My own translation of that is there is NO legal grounds for a grandparent to have rights UNLESS the parent has been found to be unfit. The reality that many states passed laws to the contrary, does not mean that they will be upheld in a court.
In other words, it is debatable if you ever had LEGAL rights to begin with.
2007-02-22 07:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by wendy c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states don't have grandparents rights. I would call a lawyer and find out what you can do. Try talking to grandchildren mother she may let you continue to see them. I know I never kept my daughters father away from her. Tell their Mother that you want whats best for the children and you want to be apart of their life. She shouldn't keep them from you. But make sure you act civil with her and you might have to bit you're tongue but it will be worth it. The children deserve to have you're love as well as hers. Good luck! I will keep you in my prayers.
2007-02-22 02:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by Shorty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His rights have nothing to do with your rights but if they (mother and adoptive father) aren't too keen on you having anything to do with the kids go through the courts otherwise try to work something out with them. As far as I know your rights remain in tact. Plus different states vary.
2007-02-22 02:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by K. C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 11:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by faim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on what state you're in. Some states have grandparent rights and some don't. You should be able to find that out by searching for grandparent rights and your state on google.
2007-02-22 02:18:59 · answer #7 · answered by DEB 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What a sad thing for your son to do. It would probably be best to stay on good terms with your Grandkids mother instead of going to court. Good luck.
2007-02-22 02:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have rights as a grandparent. Talk to a lawyer and get the ball rolling..
Blessings~
2007-02-22 02:16:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can still have all of your rights.
There is a law called Grandparents Rights.
You can file for them, for visitation if they don't want you to see them.
Go to your local courthouse for more info on it and what you have to do.
Good luck gandma. :)
2007-02-22 02:20:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋