I am looking for visitation rights to see my grand daughter
By missbean2
@missbean2 (1)
January 16, 2007 8:35am CST
What rights do I have as a grandparent to see my grandchild when my daughter has said that she does not want me to see her. The child is two years old and I have had very frequent contact with her since she was born. My daughter has told me that I will never see her again because of an huge arguement with her about her drinking. I miss seeing my grand daughter and love her very much and I know she enjoys being with me. What rights do I have as a grandparent. I hope you can give me some advice.
My name is Linda Mitchell and my email address is linda.mitchell@aleri.com.
Thanks for your help
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4 responses
@Stephanie5 (2946)
• United States
16 Jan 07
Hello Linda! You have grandparents rights. And you can take her to court and have them enforced, depending on where you live. My mother in-law took her son's ex-wife to court and won and that woman is a total wacko! If she can win, anyone can!!! You need to contact an attorney and see what your rights are for sure, they vary by state and country, of course.
Your daughter will hopefully quit being so stubborn and bullheaded soon! I hope you get to see your grand daughter again! Good luck.
@mahayla (192)
• United States
15 Feb 07
maybe looking up your rights and showing them too your daughter...telling her you don't want to go to court just please allow your grand daughter some time with you..if not at your daughters house then at yours...i used to love spending the night with my grandparents..and staying out of your daughters business..not to be hurtful but if your daughter is willing to use your grandchild against you maybe her drinking has all the control and you just have to be there silent for your grandaughter..
@arseniajoaquin (1732)
• Philippines
15 Feb 07
I feel what you feel. I suggest that you talk with your daughter very well first and if there's no agreement arrived at regarding your visiting your grand daughter, then you have no other alternative but to resort to court. You would be facing the rigorous, expensive, and time-consuming procedures. I hope that you will succeed. May God bless you.
@coolcatzz (1587)
• Canada
16 Jan 07
Hi Linda, yes I agree with Stephanie's response. You will have to seek out an attorney but I have heard of many many cases where this has happened. Grandparents have a place in these children's lives and you will win some sort of visitation. Good Luck I hope it works out in your favor.
