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Feb 28
2010

Ask A Divorce Lawyer: Do grandparents have any rights to see their grandchildren following a divorce?

Posted by pmcmahon in Visitation , Steven Lee Akins Jr. , Parenting , grandparents , grandparent visitation , Cordell Cordell, PC , Ask A Lawyer

Question:

My son has two children with his ex-girlfriend, and they have been separated for more than 3 years. My son technically has joint custody of the kids, but he never sees them. His ex-girlfriend bars me from seeing my grandkids when I visit the city they live in; I travel there every year to see my family who also lives in the area. She has told the kids that I’m dead and that’s why they don’t see me. Is there anything I can do legally about this? Do grandparents have any rights to see their grandchildren following a divorce?
 

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Jan 30
2010

Ask A Divorce Lawyer: What are my rights as a grandparent to visit my grandchild?

Posted by pmcmahon in Visitation , schedule , grandparents , grandparent visitation , Erica Christian , Cordell Cordell, PC , Ask A Lawyer

Question:

My son and his wife signed a custody agreement that gives him joint custody and visitation for two weeknights a week with their 7-month-old baby until the child is 3 years old. He doesn’t get weekends or holidays, and it seems like he won’t fight it because he’s interested in getting her back so he does whatever she says.

How can I at least get visitation and time with my grandchild? What are my rights as a grandparent? I just want to be able to take her for ice cream on a summer Saturday afternoon.

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Nov 29
1999

Ask a Lawyer: grandparents rights

Posted by Dads Divorce in Visitation , Parenting , MO , grandparent visitation , custody , Ask A Lawyer

Question:

My son fathered a child who resides in Missouri. He does not have visitation rights, but pays child support. I was told by the mother of the child that I could be involved as a grandparent. Since then, the mother has decided she is not going to allow me to see my granddaughter. What rights do I have?

Answer:

Every state will have different laws regarding grandparent visitation. I must advise you that I am not licensed in Missouri. I recommend that you contact an attorney in Missouri to determine the status of their grandparent visitation laws. If your state recognizes grandparent visitation, it is unlikely that they are automatically granted. Generally, they will look at what is in the best interest of the child. The court will be interested in your history with the child. Did you have regular contact with the child that was stopped for no reason? Has a bond been established with the child?
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