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I sure do hope not in my case I have a physco alcoholic mother who is threatening me she's taking me to court because I won't let her take my 3 childern. I used to let her come to my house and visit w/them but her condition is now worse she won't stop drinking, and she's even going to AA. I don't want my childern to be around her and see this. She's threatening me w/phone calls and letters. Someone please tell me that a court wouldn't allow her to see my kids. If so I would move out of the country!

2007-04-04 07:14:38 · 25 answers · asked by itsmeadd3 1 in Family & Relationships Other - Family & Relationships

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Some states have had cases where grandparents rights have been challenged. I'm not up on what the outcomes were but I would say it depends on the state.

In your case: Start to keep a diary of when she contacts you, what threats she makes, when you see her drunk, etc....write down specific times that you remember her being drunk and the situation and why you wouldn't want your kids subject to it. That way if she ever does anything or you need a restraining order, you'll have a log of what happened and when, etc..........
The next time she threatens you, tell her to go ahead and take you to court because you'd love to tell everyone what a drunk she is.

2007-04-04 07:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0 0

If it is proven that she is a alcoholic the courts will not grant her rights to visitation. They will have the same opinion about your mothers condition. She needs serious help and if her grandchildren are important enough to see then she will fight to get better. Don't be an enabler, just tell her plainly that her actions aren't save for your children. Then i would consult an attorney for further options. They would be able to tell you the right you have as the mother and then give you the best advice for what your mother is doing. If she calls or does something when she is drunk she is reaching out in a messed up sort of way. She's confused and well DRUNK. If your uncomfortable with this you need to call the police to document this for future use. She needs to get better first. She is in a bad place right now and you made the best decision for your children. TWO THUMBS UP!

2007-04-04 07:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by ~* Garden Empress*~ 5 · 0 0

In your case probably not! It really depends on the state you live in. . .a lot of times, it has to do with how attached the children are(that really just means how much has she been in their lives until this point) I really don't think that a court would give an alcoholic rights because there is a possibility that she could harm them. . .You NEED to save everything is writing that she has sent you that has anything to do with her threatening you!!! Also if I was you I would get something to show she is going to AA. I understand where you are coming from. . .just relax I really don't think that your mother could get rights to your children.

2007-04-04 07:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I believe they only have rights when there is absolutely no reason for them not to. In the case of your mother - if I were you I wouldn't worry. Obviously, she's not fit to be around the children in that state, and you are protecting the children - which is all the court cares about. If she doesn't stop bothering you, you may need to see a lawyer about this, so let her know that she'd better back off for a while and concentrate on getting better, so she can be in their lives again.

2007-04-04 07:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by Plexed 3 · 0 0

I hope not, my three kids won't see my parents. I don't understand how Grandparents can have rights if they are terrible parents. Depending on where you are (i live in canada- they don't have rights) but from what i researched after having another fallout with family, some states do support the Grandparent rights. However, most judges rule in parental favour, under the guideline that parents know best and if parents don't want their kids with grandparents, then it is for a good reason and not to upset the children they won't allow visitation if anger exsists between Parent and Grandparent.

2007-04-04 07:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by angiegurl30 1 · 0 0

Grandparents have rights, but if there are extenuating circumstances such as gambling, drugs, sex and alcohol in the courts they will not allow her to have visitation that are un-supervised or close, she would have to meet you in a public place for couple of hours with the children being escorted by you or a court appointed person. So let her rant and rave - its probably the alcohol anyway she doesn't have that much to stand on.

2007-04-04 07:19:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Wisconsin Statute 767.40 3, in the past 767.245, supplies you for "genuine looking visitation rights" for grandparents, great-grandparents or different persons who've maintained a relationship with a new child that's reminiscent of a determine-new child relationship. The court docket is directed to behave interior the excellent activity of the new child and to evaluate the desires of the new child each and every time obtainable. a particular grandparent visitation provision pertains to "non-marital" babies. This specific provision does no longer require the presence of a determine-new child relationship for a grandparent to win visitation. incredibly, the grandparent would desire to have maintained a relationship with the new child or would desire to have tried a relationship with the new child yet been prevented from doing so by ability of the new child's custodial determine. besides to thinking the excellent activity of the new child, the court docket would desire to additionally be happy as to the paternity of the new child and would additionally locate that the grandparent will abide by ability of judgements made by ability of the new child's mothers and fathers relating to the new child's "actual, emotional,educational or religious welfare."

2016-11-07 05:19:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Grand parents rights are not what they use to be.If and when she decides to stop threatening and actually take you to court.Let her waste money and time.Judging by your answer there no way she would get custody of your children it sounds like she lost control of everything else and you are the only thing left.It is your right and privilege to decide who your children can be around and a acholic is not one of those people.Back in the day deadbeat parents would use grandparent to get around to see their children the laws have gotten much much more strict so don't worry

2007-04-04 07:25:40 · answer #8 · answered by what did you say 4 · 0 0

Is there something else your not telling us?

They have no rights to take away your children unless there is proven neglect & abuse with the children by either custodial parent. As it seems, your mother is the one that is abusive both mentally and physically.

Go to your local police department or sheriffs department and get a P.P.O. (Personal Protection Order) against her, therefore, if she comes anywhere near you or your children, she will be arrested on the spot.

Good Luck

2007-04-04 07:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by rouletteldy69 2 · 0 0

If this went to court, you could prove her state of mind and the courts would probably keep her away. Why not file an order of protection? Has she harmed or threatened you or your family? y parents didn't see my kids or me for 3 months after my MOM pushed me. We worked it out though. I wish you the best.

2007-04-04 07:19:35 · answer #10 · answered by Christine B 4 · 0 0

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