my daughter is threatening me that I will not see, and I have been involved with hom since he was born. I live in S. CA.
2007-03-04 04:43:14 · 11 answers · asked by Caleb 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
There is such a thing as 'grandparents rights'. Look into it with an attorney.
A very good friend was granted grandparents' rights. It included some holidays and two weeks in the summer. Her daughter ended up liking the fact that she didn't have to be responsible for her child for a few weeks, so she let her have the child for the whole summers.
No matter what decision is made, please try for what truly is best for your grandson. He doesn't need to be pulled around.
Good luck.
2007-03-04 04:53:06 · answer #1 · answered by kdfirekat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the most important thing here is not to solve this by a legal court ruling, but to solve it by being a loving, accepting, supportive mother/grandmother. Do you really want your place in the family to be created by a court of law? Do you want to be holding your grandson just because a judge forced your daughter to place him in your arms?
Family members make a lot of mistakes and hold a lot of resentments. They also have tremendous power to forgive, heal, and love. If you truly love your grandson and your daughter, you'll find a way to show it, and eventually your daughter will come around and let you back into her life. Yes, it may be that it's your DAUGHTER who's the "bad guy" and YOU who is the "good guy," but the fact is, if any two people have a problem, BOTH of them are doing something wrong, no matter how "good" and "right" one of them is. I know it's hard since you and your daughter have probably had a lot of fights and now letting her "win" anything you disagree on seems like you'd be "losing." But your grandson doesn't deserve this crap. If he grows up surrounded by this, what sort of father do you think he'll become. Stop playing your games and just LOVE.
2007-03-04 04:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
See the link below. You may need to file for a court order to get visitation rights but California does have laws in place.
2007-03-04 04:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by kyghostchaser2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a lawyer. since you have been active in his life since day one, you can (and should) get grandparents rights.
Maybe you and your daughter could try some sort of therapy together. This is going to be rough with a divorce, and she is going to need all the additoinal support that she can get and since you are her mother, she is going to be missing out on the biggest supporter she has.
For the sake of your granson, I hope that the two of you will be able to resolve this issue.
Good luck.
2007-03-04 04:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, try to talk to your daughter and find out why she feels keeping him away from you would be in his best interest. Maybe it's something you can work out. If that doesn't work and you have a good relationship with your ex-son-in-law, maybe you can see the child when he has his visiting time with him- he has say in this too! If neither of them are willing to let you see him, talk to a lawyer or your family court officer.
2007-03-04 04:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by itsjustme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe all states have "Grandparent Rights" in their Family Code. The rights are not automatic, but you have standing to sue for such rights. It is NOT a complicated process, and it will ensure that you have regular access and scheduled visits and weekends with the child.
I hope this works out for you and your grandchild. Best of luck.
2007-03-04 04:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to call a legal clinic in your area and ask them the same question because laws are different world wide. Most areas will honor the relationship you already have with the child.
2007-03-04 04:49:03 · answer #7 · answered by sherryisfrenchcookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know for a fact there are grand parenting rights. However, they do differ from state to state.
I would contact the circuit court and ask them what steps need to be taken for visitation.
2007-03-04 04:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by kimmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grandparents rights is what it's called.If you have proof and pictures and times you spent witht the child you will have no problem in court.Write everything down,dates and times.This helps when you have proof.Good luck and God Bless.
2007-03-04 19:30:56 · answer #9 · answered by countrykarebare 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Request a mediator frm family court.
2007-03-04 04:49:02 · answer #10 · answered by Rhonda N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋