Do Grandmas have legal rights to see or visit their grandchildren whenever they feel like it? I don’t get a long with her at all. She’s rude and disrespectful. I don’t want her part of my kids life’s . I’m gonna do what’s best for msg kids.
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Help a mama out and respond anonymously on our forum. Do grandparents have legal rights to their grandkids?
Its your kid yo you made you can choose
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Not in Illinois they don’t
In Australia they can go to court for grandparents rights which may be a few hours every month or so
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Nope. Check and see if your state honors grandparent rights. If so, she may be able to take you to court.
No, I don’t think so. At least not here 
Nope. Not unless they’ve taken you to court and won visitation rights.
Most states do not have grandparents rights.
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Not in Washington state.
Not in Arkansas either.
Some states say there are grandparents rights only if the grandparent has provided@least 50% of their care
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Depends on the state. In certain states there are grandparent rights and they can file it with the court. I recommend looking into it.
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Depends on the state
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Nope . The most they are entitled to is a phone call. I went court with my ex mother in law and she was laughed out the court room with her I have rights speech … UK x
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Canada you have just as much rights as a parent
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Nope truly unfortunate.
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No. But just remember. That’s their family. Don’t let little things get in the way of the kids having as many people in their lives that will love them.
Of course as long as it’s not toxic or harmful for the kids.
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Depends on your state’s law
Not in Illinois, there is no grandparent rights.
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We have grandparents rights in Australia … Once a child has bonded with grandparents courts will award visitation if all well with case… If no prior relationship with grandchild has occured then courts take another route… And only award access visits …
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Nope my kids don’t see my in-laws
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It depends on the state. I know some states have grandparent rights and some don’t. I know arkansas doesn’t. But that would be it
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Mississippi has grandparents rights
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Depends what state you’re in. My state there are no grandparents rights.
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You can do supervision visits if you don’t want to be present ‘ but most do have rights
Why would you keep your kids from there grandparents that is wrong in every way people that uses kids like this shouldn’t have kids period
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No, unless they are in some form helping to raise/parent, and or provide financial support…
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I know in some states Grandparents can sue for scheduled visitation, and sometimes win.
No rights to visitation but they have legal rights to bring it in front of a judge and ask for visitation. Like stated above, it has to be proven bad for the child to not see them. But on the flip side of that, you can also fight it with proof as to why it WOULD be bad. And collect your ammo now. Save everything, texts, record calls, anything. If you truly do not want this person around your child, that is YOUR right as well. Also, most states, they will have trouble even finding a lawyer to represent them (or her) happened with my parents and they basically raised my sisters kids for 4 years alone and still couldn’t find a lawyer to help when moved out and took them. (On bad terms) so I wouldn’t stress it too much!
Not in Tennessee or Kentucky and I honestly think they shouldn’t have them in cases like mine
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Not whenever they like but they can go to court for grandparent rights.
I don’t know the situation or how justified you are in your choice, but I can say I’d happy to go to gaol if anyone tried to stop me seeing my granddaughters , so be ready for a fight.
Record her rude comments and stuff like maybe a nanny Cam? If they see how shitty she is or maybe if she’s rude in texts save them?
It should be the best interest of the kids involved. Some grandparents are great others not so much. Each case is unique and should be handled that way. Unfortunately that isn’t always the case.
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Depends on what state your in
Depends on where you are. Where I live they do not
If she takes you to court for grandparents rights
Depends on where you live every state different
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Depends on the state…and depending on the situation. My mother & I have a tumultuous relationship but she still sees my son, however his paternal side has been cut off due to numerous unhealthy events…
Be honest with you yes it sucks if the grandparents are rude and disrespectful to you but withholding a relationship the grandparents with their grandchildren does more mental damage to those children in the long run just saying
Here is Mississippi’s.
Well I don’t have all the details but it sounds like if you’re just throwing a temper tantrum because you don’t get along with the grandparents you’re doing more mental damage to your kids you should let them see your kids they are part of those kids as well and those kids are part of them kids need grandparents doing what’s best for your kids that doesn’t sound like it
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By rude and disrespectful I assume you mean she is like that towards you. But considering you’re asking if she has rights, she is actively trying to be apart of your children’s life. So, ask yourself this … do you want them growing up without her, losing out on someone else to love and possibly help provide for them, all because you can’t find a way to set your feelings for her aside for the sake of your children? Doesn’t sound like you’re trying to do what’s best for them, just what is best for you.
Pennsylvania is a no grandparent rights state
It depends on the state. Some states you can take it to court for visitation, but in others no rights
If shes blood then yes. If its a step grandparent no.
Well in my state anyway.
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In West Virginia grandparents don’t have rights. Unless cps can prove parents are unfit then most usually grandparents gets rights and custody
In Texas Grandparents can only get rights if they go to court and can prove that they have taken care of the child at least 50% of the time or more. As long as there is a biological parent who wants to and is a part of their child’s life, the courts will not give that child to the grandparents. Now if you’re keeping your kids from grandmaw because you just don’t like her, that’s going to hurt them more in the end. You don’t have to like her but you can’t tell your kids who they can and can’t love. In the end they will come to resent you for keeping them from her. As long as she isn’t physically, verbally or emotionally abusive or neglects them when they are with her, it sounds like you’re just being petty.
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Depends on the state but most states are grandparents states and grandparents have more rights to the grandchildren than even the parents do but like people have said no one has a full story but it sounds like you’re just being vindictive because you don’t like her
It honestly just depends on what state you reside in but I can tell you a fun little story…
I absolutely could never stand my in-laws. I thought they were the most strict, overbearing and unloveable/absolutely cold-hearted POS’ I’ve ever met…(I think what bothered me most was I come from a family where saying I love you was no big deal. And the first time my parents told Kyle they loved him he started crying. I was pregnant and hormonal and laughed at him for crying and then asked him why…he started crying even harder and said no one in his family has ever told him that they loved him unless something bad happened 
)
They put me through hell and back. A lot of which I deserved but a lot was also unwarranted.
Then their son passed away. I thought for sure they were going to fight tooth and nail for my kids. Instead they signed over the house and car to me. They’ve completely left me to be my own person but the most shocking thing is; they still absolutely want to be in their grand babies lives!!!
It doesn’t always have to black and white and you’ll realize sometimes you’ve got to give a little to get a little, sometimes.
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Honestly NO. If you feel that they’re toxic to your kids or don’t respect you as a parent. Then I would at least try to “talk” to them about it. But mommas know what’s bed for their kids.
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Texas grandparents don’t have rights but the aunts do
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My EX-DIL and I have really never gotten along. We tolerate each other. But she knows how much the kids and I love each other and has never refrained from letting us see each other when we wanted to. As a matter of fact I’m at her house(CA) this week with the kids while she’s in NY working. Even if things were different my son would not tolerate her not letting my not see them. You aren’t doing your children at justice not allowing them to see someone they love and loves them (if that’s the case) regardless of your and her relationship.
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Indiana has grandparent rights. It’s tricky, but basically a grandparent can take parents to court for visitation rights. If the reason is deemed to be bs then they will be granted visitation. Most parents have a legit reason, so it’s rare but has happened.
What is NC law? Inquiring minds…
Rude to you, but is she good with the grandchild? Does she love her? I’d put my own feelings aside if she’s a good grandmother. Can’t imagine life without my own grandparents or my grandchildren.
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depends on the state and then how much time they spend with them.
She can take you to court to get visits, so gather evidence that she is unsafe or toxic to your CHILD, as uts how they treat them that it will come down to.
In Wyoming, yes, grandparents have rights.
Take me to court I will fight till my last breath but I say hell no . You earn the right . If you treat me ugly in front of my son you will never have those rights and that goes for the aunt too. My son has seen them his nanny & aunt be very ugly & threatened me me that he still remembers like it was yesterday . Don’t get me wrong I want them in his life but never will they think they have rights and his dad can fight me over my dead body if he thinks he will win . He knows to well and seen how his mother and sister treated me in front of my 8yr old . I will not keep him away from them I know they love him I suppose and I want him to love them and have memories with them but he never will go around them without me . And once his nanny is gone there really won’t be any reason to go over there . Now his Popo that sadly passed was the most wonderful grandpa/popo anyone could as for losing him was like losing my grandma and grandpa. So my children only have one grandparent left wish she would act like one with her how she runs her mouth & opinions and enjoy her time left with the grandchildren and family she has left and not always talking about her grown children and grandchildren . My children have never disrespected or bashed her as some of her other grandchildren have so I don’t get it why she would have her opinions of them . I can only imagine what my son will hear about me if I’m not there and he can’t defend me or himself he shouldn’t or won’t be put in that position. He is my life and it’s my responsibility as his mommy to protect him the first ugly incident should have never happened but in their eyes they didn’t nothing wrong but yet I was in the wrong to defend myself. I will never forgive my mil ,sil or husband for what happened that night in front of my son.
I just don’t get it my grandma would never have acted that way in front of her grandson or towards my husband.
To make things right I was the bigger person and apologized the next day to them but to this day I think it meant shit to them but I did it for my son .
So no I don’t believe in grandparent rights if you can’t act that way. I myself am a grandma/nana but I would never act that way towards my daughter and SIL in front of my granddaughter. And if so I would not blame them if they took away my rights to my granddaughter.
There is a different kind of love for your grandchildren that is unexplainable and mine means the world to me .
In certain States, the law does require Grandparent rights. I would contact your local Domestic Relatioms Department to find out for sure.
Depends on the state
Sad … because the more people that love your kids the better off they will be.
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No they do not have a right. You do have a right to put your foot down and tell her how you feel. I would never want to keep my family from my kids but some are toxic!
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Stopping grandchildren from having a relationship with their grandchildren is considered child abuse in Canada
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Depends on which state I knw in Colorado grandparents dont have rights
I believe it depends on where u are. I would look into family law rules and speak to a family lawyer. I’m in Ontario,Canada and if the parents have proof the grandparents are toxic or unsafe, thru documents and depending on the child’s age, a statement of some sort from them
If the grandparents are toxic to the children then and not. If they talk down about you to the children , or if they are irresponsible in caring for them then you have every right to do what is best for your children. But if it Is just because someone is bitter towards someone, then that is a personal matter. You should never turn a child against someone for your own personal gain.
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In SOME states they do have rights if they already have a relationship with the child
Why would they have rights it’s not their children
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To those of you saying they do in your state, that is not automatically given in any state, they can petition the court for them, but it is not automatically given to them at birth. If mom or dad says no, that’s it.
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Depends on the state but a big requirement is that the grandparent was present, has an established relationship, and positive for the child prior to the separation from the grandparents…so if they were never really involved prior to you cutting contact, then they wouldn’t have a case
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As a grandmother myself I think kids need that in their life
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I did this 7 years ago, packed up and moved 5 hours away because I couldn’t stand the inbred in-laws, best thing I’ve ever done 
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Admin for the love of God can you please start putting the country/state in this posts. As it changes so much between countries and in America states
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Grandparents can legally petition for visitation in family court but outside of them doing that it’s your call as a parent. If they’re toxic and unhealthy for your kids document things for reference.
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Not in most states. They can try but 99% of the time get shot down because they are NOT entitled to be in their lives
I did it. My mom was toxic and unhealthy… didn’t see the girls for 4 years
Now she knows her place and behaves
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No. Some judges will have them grandparent rights, but they have to establish there’s some bond with the child that will suffer. It’s pretty rare that they win. They have to petition the court first. We cut our kids’ paternal grandmother off because of deplorable behavior. We heard through the grapevine that she was going to “sue” us for grandparent’s rights but she never followed through with a court petition. Do what you need to do for your child’s well being.
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In the UK they need to attend court for the rights. But it would never be “as and when they feel like it”. It would be regular and consistent contact.
I guess you need to look at it from an outsider’s view.
Is the contact healthy for them?
Do they want to see them?
Have they been in their lives long/consistently enough that they’ll be a miss if you stop contact?
Have you tried to talk to them. Etc etc
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They can easily take you to court to see them. Ive been contemplating taking my brothers dad to court to see my brother. Id be able to see him if our mom was still alive but since last summer we haven’t seen him.
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Because of that woman you don’t like today, you have that man you are having kids with.
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Some states do, some don’t. If your state does, the grandparents can actually sue for visitation rights, without you present.
However, most states say that it’s at the discretion of the parent. Just check your state laws.
In Oregon they do, if they have established a relationship with them.
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It’s not automatic unless there’s an established relationship. Best wishes.
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Just saying my dads parents are crap. But my mom always took us to see them until we made the decision to not see them anymore. She let us get to know them and trusted us to make that decision. We no longer keep in contact with that family. And we don’t hate our mother for not knowing them.
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Idk if you’re in the states or not, but “grandparents rights” don’t exist in most states. I actually looked this up a few years ago and the us Supreme Court says as long and the child’s parent is fit, the courts cannot interfere with parents ability to decide who may see their child as it is likely in their best interest.
Just because you don’t “like” her doesn’t mean she’s a bad grandma… You sound petty…
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Yes. At least in our country Europe. They could go to court if they wanted to see there grandchildren.
You’re being selfish. If she’s a good grandma that wants to see her grandchild and loves your child then you shouldn’t cut her off.
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Not selfish at all. You do not have to accept disrespect from family. No one has a right to tell you otherwise. No legal right in Australia unless very special circumstances (rare) and court ordered.
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You don’t get along with her so you’re going to deprive your kids of a grandparent 
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In most places, no, they don’t. They’d have to take you to court.
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Idk where you live… but i live in Texas…and here they do not have rights.
But honestly…its petty and extremely selfish to keep your children away from family…unless they are being rude to the CHILDREN.
If she’s just rude to you…that sucks…but shouldn’t be enough reason to keep them away from their grandchild.
But is she a good grandmother? My mom and I don’t have the best relationship but I still let her see her grandchildren bc she’s a great la-la (as they call her). No matter what is going on between us I will not keep my children from her or from my mother in law bc they are damn good grandparents. Now if she’s rude and disrespectful towards the children then yes. That is completely unhealthy for the children.
But ask yourself, is the fact that you don’t get along really doing what is best for the children, or for you! Depriving your kids the love of a grandparent. Is it being fair to them?
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Not on Delaware. But my kids have have 3 sets of grandparents. My kids think my bio mom is my step mom and that’s gonna be out it is. It is the absolute best decision for my girls safety.
Its called grandparents rights and they can sue you for visitation and if I am not mistaken its in all States
I get that you as adults don’t get along, but have you considered trying to work on your relationship instead of taking away a grandparent??