QUESTION
Do I have any grandparent rights if my children refuse to let me see my grandchild? How?
Asked on Jul 01st, 2015 on Child Custody - California
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My son is 21 and his girlfriend (which he got pregnant when he was 20 and she was 17) say I can no longer ever see my grandchild (about 9 months old ). Do I have any grandmother rights? Also the girlfriend is illegal. Does she have a right to say such a thing?
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You can file a motion for grandparents visitation in the county where there is a paternity judgment. If there is no paternity action, you are likely out of luck.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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Diane L. Berger
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You only have grandparent "rights" if you go into Court and ask the court to give you those rights. There are specific criteria that must be met, including the fact that you spent time with your grandchild prior to being cut off.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2015 at 10:30 AM
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In Florida, grandparents have no rights. Parents can raise children as they choose, as long as they are not harming or endangering them somehow, and that includes who they choose to be permitted to be around the children.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2015 at 12:24 AM
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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Grandparents have no rights. The mother's status is irrelevant.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2015 at 12:22 AM
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Parents have the exclusive right to decide who is around their children, regardless of legal status. If your son were deceased, you could ask for some visitation.
Answered on Jul 01st, 2015 at 9:46 PM