My ex-husbands parents want to see my son. My son has no contact with his father. My ex-husbands parents, which is his biological mother and a step father, (his biological father is deceased), want my son to spend the night at their house. I told them no, not at this time. They have visitation as long as he comes home by 8pm because his bedtime is 8:30. They argue with me about it everytime. They claim that they are too tired to make the drive to my house because they are older now. They are 52 and 48 years old, and they live 30 minutes away from my house. I dont know the exact reason why they feel that they have to have my son spend the night. The only thing that I can come up with is that they want their son to see him. My sons father is not allowed to see him right now. We are in the middle of a divorce. However because they want him to spend the night and I wont let him they are threatening to take me to court for their rights. Is there a law that he has to stay the night?
2007-07-27 08:51:31 · 9 answers · asked by Amanda W 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
They're how old? 48 & 52? I'm 48 and I'm not old! I'd never be to old to pick up the grandkids! Maybe they should pick him up earlier and drop him off earlier, so they can retire to their convalescent beds! Better yet, not pick him up at all! What's this b.s. they're creating doing to your son? Don't let them bully you, stay strong! Mommy knows best. They can threaten all they want, maybe try and haul you in court. They obviously have those alterior motives you were talkin' about. Those pea brains DON'T have a leg to stand on. Buy those two a bottle of Geritol!!!!!!
2007-07-27 09:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by zen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isnt a law that says he has to stay the night no, but seeing as they are his grandparents and as long as they arent abusive and they take great care of him, then i dont see what the problem is...
I don't know the type of man that you were/ are married to, but isnt it mean not to let him see the child. YOu need to explain why he cant, is it court ordered, is he abusive or an abuser of other things such as drugs or beer or what not...Because if he is a decent guy, and his parents also then that will look awefull to the courts that you are holding the child and wont allow him to see his father...
If you fear for you son when he is with these people then maybe you need to talk with them. if you husband was abusive or negligent with your child, explain to his parents that, look, sorrie but bubby wont be staying with any one right now becasue of this or that, and he loves you very much, if you would like to see him then you need to come over at an approprate time, wich is betweent, 10 am and 730 pm. Laydown the rules. Also when grandparents get visitation, its usually for acoule of hours on the weekend...LIke four hours on a saturday or somthing like that.
2007-07-27 08:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Just Wondering 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do Step Grandparents Have Rights
2016-11-02 22:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by montas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Their rights seem to be spelled out for now, from what you say. And don't buy the "old age" crap. I'm 48, and am certainly not too old to drive an hour round trip, from 7:30 to 8:30 at night! They are trying to let the father spend time with the son.
If they keep him too late, you may have the right to call the police. But it must be spelled out in court documents!
2007-07-27 08:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I do not know about law, but unless there is a really good reason your soon to be ex cannot see his son, i.e. molestation, beating etc. then why can't his father see his child? You might explain to those parents what is happening and maybe show them documentation why their son cannot be near his child, and get them to promise by signing something that they will not allow their son near the child, then maybe you can allow overnight. You may want to ask a Lawyer about what you can do. Good luck, but do not alienate the child from his Father, because that will only cause more problems. My son's father lives in Michigan and we live in Louisiana, my son is handicapped. I have always allowed my son's father to visit him and always keep him up with what is going on in his son's life. For me, I am stuck to my ex for the rest of my son's life because of my son's situation. For you, it is when your child finally leaves the nest.
2007-07-27 09:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to add a little detail as to why the child's father can't see him and why you don't want him to spend the night with his grandmother because you are coming off sounding like a jealous bit ch right now. Is the kid abused? Neglected? or are you using your son as leverage because you are mad at your ex? You better have a good reason because they way you are explaining it now, you are going to get the book thrown at you.
2007-07-27 09:13:09 · answer #6 · answered by eharrah1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can do is tell you how I feel about not getting to see my grandson. We are not bad people, but because the mother of our grandson married a man who made seeing him very unpleasant, we have ended up not getting to see him at all. Please remember these people love your son. They are his GRANDPARENTS! Why must legality enter into it at all. If you fear for his well being because of his father, then there is concern. Otherwise let your son be the absolute beneficiary of his grandparents love. They have so much to give that no one else ever will. Denying them is the same as denying your son.
2007-07-27 09:59:09 · answer #7 · answered by Jann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If it were to go to a family court and the judge feels they have a major role isn his life he may grant the grandparents visitation. Even the stepfather. They will ask him what he wants I believe if he is at least 7.
2007-07-27 08:56:18 · answer #8 · answered by mommyx2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the mother is biological she may have a right for visitation.
2007-07-27 08:56:41 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋