My mom & stepdad are getting a divorce, and he wants to get grandparents' visitation rights to see my 8 yr. old & 2 yr.old. Can he do this even if he's not a blood relative? I have trust issues with this guy, and I don't want him near my kids.
2007-10-25 15:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think the law applies to biological grandparents. I really don't think he has a leg to stand on.
2007-10-25 15:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by DAWN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he can do that, but then I'm not a lawyer. I think he'd have to take you to court (this wouldn't be part of a divorce between gparents) and that would mean you could explain to the judge why you want your kids kept away from him. I can't imagine any judge granting rights to an ex-step-grandfather.
TX Mom
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2007-10-25 22:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unsupervised visitation? Not very likely if you protest. Supervised - maybe if he has been very involved in their lives as in acting as a grandparent for years.
I wouldn't worry about it, it's probably part of the whole divorce negotiation, your kids are just pawns in the process.
2007-10-25 23:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by hanora 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yahoo search: visitation stepgrandfather
That's a good place to start. Family law goes state by state, so we'd have to know your state of residence in order to give you specific advice. At any rate, if we got too specific, it would constitute practicing law without a license. Can you even remotely afford an attorney who could advise you how to keep your slimy ex-stepfather out of your kids' lives? :-|
2007-10-25 22:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by amy02 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He might be able to get grandparents' visitation if you are in prison? But you're not.
I suppose if you want to let him visit with the kids, then do so. Otherwise, don't. Your choice.
2007-10-25 22:23:46 · answer #5 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no he has no rights at all.
2007-10-25 22:12:57 · answer #6 · answered by mad_1240 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋