QUESTION
Grandparents taking on the father role leagally
Asked on Sep 23rd, 2013 on Child Custody - Iowa
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I had my kids at a young age, 16 and 18. there father does not pay child support and does not see them on a regular basis and is trying to force them to stay the night now. the kids have not spent time with there father for over a month. I am the primary caretaker. I have been living with my parents sense the kids were born. I was wondering if they could legally fight to share custody with me?
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If you mean can your parents seek to share custody of your children, the short answer is no. As the parent you have the right to decide who can and can't see your children. As for the father, he can go to court to see his kids and to get them for overnight visits in the long run, unless there is something unusual going on.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2013 at 5:08 PM