my sisters children were taken of her about 8 years ago, i dont know reason y, and they were put in to care, uk, my niece now 14, wants contact with me, she has phone contact, her social worker is aware of this, and so is the childrens home and they are happy with this, we are actually considering visiting her, which the social worker has said will be unsupervised, my sister has to have supervised contact at her daughters request. but my sisters not impressed with my contact, only cos she is not in control, can she stop it, whats her parental rights, considering all of her 6 kids r under care order, and 2 little ones possibly being adopted,
2007-02-22 08:18:39 · 6 answers · asked by sue 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
she has no say whats so every they are under social services care and if she even has two being adopted then she really has no say on bit of advice though i dont now the situation but always stand by those kids as they are innocent and trust me i was one of those kids they need as much love and support you can give them as all this can scar them for life...if you can take any of them do it...
2007-02-22 14:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by MissTee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of your sister's rights have been eroded. Depends on how you get on with your sister, and the implications of a visit.
But a child of 14 wants to know where she stands in the family - where she is coming from. It is a great and positive sign that she has asked to have contact with you.
Your sister cannot stop the visit, and personally I would make the visit. Your sister has made her life, and appears to have made a bit of a mess of it. Your niece is still making hers, and support from her Auntie could make a lot of difference.
2007-02-22 12:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by Bunts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really and truly much as everyone is trying to be helpful I don't think you can go by answers you are receiving here. You would need to speak with a solicitor who specialises in Family Law (if you consider too expensive usually Citizens Advice has a solicitor who works vol with them every couple of weeks or so) or a qualified Social Worker. There may just be someone out there who is qualified to answer you but the rest of us are just give our opinions.
2007-02-22 09:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ms Mat Urity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the kids are under care order that means that the primary care trust that has the care order is responsible for them and they have parental responsibility (ie, they are the legal guardians at this time) for your daughters children. It is their decision to make whether or not you have contact with the children.
2007-02-22 08:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by Daisy the cow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the kids, home and S/W are in favour and your sister has no parental rights then, if it's what you want, go for it and good luck to you. Maybe they would appeciate a bit o family love.
2007-02-22 08:27:16 · answer #5 · answered by leedsmikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, I don't think she has any rights legally. You would think she would be happy that you have contact with her kids instead of trying to put you off.
If you are happy to have contact with your niece and she is likewise then good luck to you both.
2007-02-22 09:06:34 · answer #6 · answered by lynn a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋