I have been a part of my grandchildren since they were born. Since my son is in prison and the mother of the children was using drugs, her parents gained custody of the children. The other grandmother is stopping me from having any visitation alone with them. Now she is only letting me see them for three hours a month with her in present and it is affecting all of us, mostly the children. I have a very clean and sober environment for four years now and her envoronment is not as well. I think she fears me in that matter. All I want is to be able to see my grandchildren and have sleep overs sometimes, we love each other very much. The only time they get to talk to their father is on the phone when they come over, that is now limited. I live in Washington State. Is there any rights? Is there a case that has won that I can reference. I am not willing to not see my children. In all reality, my home is a much healthier envoronment for them. Where are my rights?
2007-03-19 16:02:03 · 2 answers · asked by worldpeaceplse 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Grandparental rights will vary by State, but it is not unheard of for Grandparents to demand custodial rights in court.
Three hours a month? That's insulting.
You have as much right as the girl's mother to ask for custody of these children. Especially since you have history with them.
Get yourself a family lawyer and exercise your rights.
2007-03-19 16:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by shoestring_louise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a social worker and I know by law we have to let our kids see their grandparents once a month. The time is set by the judge. Get a lawyer and take grandparents to court.
2007-03-19 16:09:03 · answer #2 · answered by mickyg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋