Our teen had a child and the other grandparent that continues to work against us has petitioned the court for visitation.. Her son has never seen the child and has not requested visitation on the grandparent has. We feel that she has not only lied to us but our daughter. Our moral beliefs are opposite and we would like to get her petition denied... The only way to do that is by proving that her relationship with the child would harm the child... I do not know how to word this... Does anyone have any help???
2007-03-12 18:54:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
"Brainstorm" some words and terms that would be good to use and play around with the in-between words. ie: make a list of things like "emotionally draining", "immoral", "fears for future mental health of child by maintaining a relationship with non-parental extended paternal family members when the father clearly has demonstrated no regard for his child". Ask for help! That's why they have free legal services.
2007-03-12 19:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by RIffRaffMama 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Talk with a good family practice attorney. Look up case law to see reasons others have given.
My husband and I considered it because his parents refused to use a seat belt or car seat, allowed the children to sit on their laps in the car, lied to them, took them around people we didn't trust, etc. All reasons to take rights away - its unsafe for the child. But, until you have proof - suspecting won't work in court.
I doubt you'll win, however, you may win that they get only once a month visitation while someone else is present or the visitation is in your home for 2 hours once a month while the baby is very small.
If you bring this up to the grandparents that they can do the visitation in your home with you present for 2 hours once a month - they may be ok with this. This way their values won't be inflicted on the child - for now.
Many times, grandparents are much better at being grandparents than they were at being a parent.
You do need to file for child support for the father - even if he pays $25 a month - he needs the responsibility unless he relinquishes all rights.
2007-03-12 19:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
How old is the child? My sons father has never met him and his family wanted to have visitation with the child. We proved to the court that this would be harmful to my son (7) as the father was not stable and had a history of violence. His parents finally gave up and left my child alone. You could always say that psychologically the child would be ruined if taken out of their stable homelife and that the presence of these strangers could devestate the child. I wish you the best of luck.
2007-03-12 18:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by my_own_frog 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless the other grandparent's relationship really would hurt the child then why would you want to deny the grandparent some kind of relationship? Just because the father of the baby doesn't care doesn't mean that his parents don't care. Think about the baby and how important family is - just because they aren't your blood doesn't mean they aren't family. They are part of the baby's life and they are his/her blood relatives.
2007-03-12 19:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Think of your grandchild above all. This child deserves grandparents on both sides of his/her biological parents. They obviously want to love and visit their grandchild, so rather than fight them, try to work out some suitable arrangements so everyone, especially your grandchild will be the beneficiary. Remember, your grandchild is going to want to know as much as about his/her father's background no matter what the circumstances. Also, remember your grandchild is going to grow to be an adult, so what you, your daughter, the father, and his parents do now will be recalled in later years, hopefully in a positive light. Half of your grandchild's legacy is at stake.
2007-03-12 19:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just because you have different beliefs is not even close to harming the child the only way of you wording it would be to lie. It is totally wrong to deny them of their grandchild. How would you feel if they did this to you because they probably feel the same way about you.
2007-03-12 18:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by Kimberly S 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Let the woman see her grandchild.She obviously cares alot or she wouldn't have taken it this far. If you fight to hard, when you lose (and you will) it will be awkward. How is she going to hurt your grandchild? Because you disagree with her beliefs! If that's all you got the judge will grant her rights. I think you should work out an agreement and save yourself money and undo hardship for your daughter.
2007-03-12 19:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by Chrissy #1 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yeah it is called petion the court that you feel that the grandparents would do harm a gaints her.
2007-03-12 18:57:48 · answer #8 · answered by c_kaper@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋