Grandparents have custody of grandchildren?
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Yes, it is possible to have custody of your grandchildren. You must be able to document and prove that they are not being well taken care of. You can call Child Protective Servies and also hire an attorney once you get enough ammunition against the mother. Does she leave them alone at night? Does she see that they have their healthy meals, clean clothes, help with their homework? Does she drag men in the house with the kids at home? You get the drift....document document document. I hope all works out for the children. That is sooooo sad.
215266
Hillary Clinton is fighting to pass a bill to help Grandparents get the finanical help and be able to have custody and to adopt grandkids.\nBut I haven't heard anything lately, only that it is still in congress.\nI too am raising 3 grandkids and can use all the help that I can. Please if you find anything out on getting help, please let me know.
417877
If it was an older man and younger woman no one would bat an eye.  I say if your both happy, enjoy it and ignore everyone.  Life is too short.  Tell her if she doesn't let you see the grandson, the courts DO give visitation to grandparents.  Good luck to you.
19600
Divorced parents often seek custoday of the children.  Wise parents often seek joint custoday then negotiate on primary residence, visitation and support.  Just as police take into custody a suspect, custody implies the right to have and hold.\n\nGuardianship may be a relationship between a child and an adult, not necessarily a parent.  If the child has a bank account but is underage there should be a guardian to look out for the child's interests (parent or not).  if there are no living parents, someone can assume responsibility for the child and become a guardian.  The guardian is often required to sign forms on behalf of the child.
821457
YES THEY LEGAL TAKER OF THE PROPERTIES OF THEIR GRAND MOTHER IF THEY ARE NOT HAVING FATHER.
844675
You are Family it is your obligation to take care of her , take it from some who has no grandparents , or parents or siblings. Some day you might be in this situation would you want to be abandoned ? To answer your question you dont get rid of her you love her , and let her know how important she is to you . If the BABES dont like your grandmother then they are not worth having anyway .
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I would think only if the child is at risk because of the visit.  \n\nYour question would be easier to address if you could give examples or describe the circumstances you are concerned about.\n\nConsider that a grandparent's love is a very special gift to a child.  If it is possible to maintain that, I would do so.  I did not get along with my children's grandmother, but she was still special to them.
424533
you would probably be better off going with guardianship if all parties are willing.  talk to a lawyer who specializes in family law, should cost less than 50 bucks for a little advise to get you started.
82689
Oh my. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. The problem is, laws have changed regarding grandparents rights. I suggest that you find a good attorney who is willing to fight to get you visitation or whatever you are wanting to establish. I'm not saying that you will win or lose, however, if you don't have good legal backing, all will be lost. Good luck!
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Avoid fighting in front of them.  \n\nDon't do anything in front of them that you don't want them to do - smoke, drink, etc.  They learn mostly by your actions, not your words.  \n\nNever use force or violence or shouting to settle an issue.  \n\nIf you are separated or divorced from their other parent, never bad mouth that parent to them.\n\nNever prevent them from knowing their grandparents, unless there are very serious extenuating circumstances - it can't be just because you don't like the grandparents or don't get along with them.  There is nothing in this world as special and as precious as a grandparent's love.\n\nDon't ever lie in front of them, even to save face yourself.  They will remember that it is ok to lie.\n\nNever let them go to bed while you are upset with them.  Always resolve the issue.\n\nNever let them go to bed without saying "I love you."\n\nNever over-protect them by permitting them to avoid reasonable responsibility for their actions.  \n\nDon't give them a TV and computer in their bedroom.  Those items should be community property and in sight of all.\n\nDon't overwhelm them with academic expectations.  The question should be "Did you do your best?", not "Did you get an A?"\n\nDon't always believe that the problem at school wasn't their fault.\n\nDon't do everything for them.  Teach them independence and responsiblity by allowing them, and expecting them, to do some chores.  But don't expect perfection.  Accept their honest efforts - the messy room won't last forever.\n\nDon't ever say "When I was your age ....." in a way that suggests they are not good enough.\n\nI hope these thoughts help.  They are a few of the things I have learned over the years.
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Find the parents first and they will follow soon there after.  I know I just found my friend but I contacted his grandma first.\n\nGOOD LUCK
187485
Just go to the "search the web" place and put in granparent rights. I tried to do that for u but Im not sure what State u live in. I hope that helps u.
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Well, if the grandparents have no court order granting them custody, there's nothing to keep the boy's parents from taking him at any time.\n\nIf the grandparents try to adopt the child or enter a guardianship, Courts tend to favor natural biological parents over other relatives.  Whether or not the grandparents in this case can overcome the presumption is a question of fact (and one that may well take a judge to decide).  \n\nIn my experience, grandparents face an uphill battle if the parents 1) are not on drugs, 2) have not neglected the child, and 3) have not otherwise physically endangered the child.  You should ask your parents to talk to an attorney if they think these 2 day visits are a serious problem for the boy.
748351
Does the father have any custody rights to the children now? If so, he'll get custody. If not, you are free to choose who will care for your children after you pass away.
774847
You have to find out of your grandmother has a will. Everything will go to whom ever she names. You will not be able to do anything about it.
283777
this is why. when children go to foster care they become a ward of the state. so the state has custody of them. you should be bale to get help if you have legal custody of your grandchildren. go to court and get it all done and then try to get help form the state. and heres a question... why arent' the parents helping....
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Your grandfather clearly wanted your step-grandmother to receive 65% of his estate. Once she received it, it became her decision who should receive her estate and your mother has no legal claim to it.