My ex. is “giving” his visitation rights to his parents. He says is living with his parents. But he hardly sees my son. Grandpa is picking the kid up at the airport and taking him back. Now Grandpa is suing for custody… they don’t have any grounds. They just try to make me expend the little money I have. Is there any legal way to avoid the grandparent’s visitation?
If anybody had a similar experience and knows how to stop it. Before I let them visit every weekend. But know that they are suing me for custody I don’t want them to see my kid if his father is not present. They are making my life very difficult.
I would like ideas how to present the case to a judge.
2007-12-10 05:10:17 · 6 answers · asked by redpatton 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Ok, first of all your ex cannot "give" his visitation to his parents. It is his visitation and if he is not there, the child is not there. What do your court papers say? Ours say my hubby's ex wife picks up the kids and drops them off. If she cannot pick them up, she does not get them. Unfortunately, you are going to need a lawyer. No, they don't have a leg to stand on but if you don't have a lawyer and they do...things could turn out less than favorably. My advice would be to not retaliate with severing ties. Even if they are complete putzes your son has a relationship with them and it will look much better in court if you appear to be fostering that relationship. It will say to the judge that you are concerned with your son's well being above all else. I don't know that I would allow every weekend, but a couple of times a month would be a good idea. What does your ex think about them filing for custody? Is he supportive of the decision?
2007-12-10 05:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by aly_des 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless the grandparents are harming your child, I don't see why you are trying to prevent them from seeing your son.
Are they suing for custody because of your trying to keep them from having visitation because you feel the visitation should be done by your ex and not his parents?
Maybe they would back off if you let them know it's not THEM so much as it is the fact that your son is not really seeing his dad.
Just a thought.
2007-12-10 05:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by Pixie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats messed up in my state there is no way that they would win go to child support services and discuss it with them if he isnt paying then that hurts grannys chances a lot but they shouldnt be able to take it away from you since after all they are your children and you already have custody but one way to retaliate is a motion to raise the child support which hits them in the pocket which you can do once a year in some states and always let them make the first move it will show the courts that they are the ones causing problems not you and good luck
2007-12-10 06:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by the_orc_1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can sue for gramparents rights to visitaition. Then your probly have to let them visit.It will cost you lots of money and drag you into court.Your just making things more unpleasant.
2007-12-10 06:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by butterflyspy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What you need to do is have an attorney present your case to a judge.
2007-12-10 05:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer, they are able to advise you.
2007-12-10 05:14:39 · answer #6 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋