Do you have to let grandparents see their grandchildren?

Do you have to let grandparents see their grandchildren?

As a grandparent, do I have the right to visit my grandchild? Grandparents only have the right to ask for visitation. They do not have a guaranteed right to visit and see their grandchildren. If you currently have a visitation court order, you have the right to have that order enforced.

What are my rights as a grandparent in Texas?

While visitation laws vary from state to state, in Texas, a grandparent can generally ask the family court for visitation privileges under the following circumstances: The parent-child relationship has been terminated by a court order; or. The child has already lived with the grandparent for six or more months.

What states have no grandparent rights?

Currently, in three states, Hawaii, Washington, and Florida, the state courts have struck down the states’ grandparent visitation statutes as unconstitutional and the states’ legislatures have failed to enact new grandparent visitation statutes.

How can I legally keep grandparents away from grandchildren?

If a court order has been granted, a parent will need to file a petition with the family court to modify or revoke a grandparent visitation order to stop the visitation. This matter can be more complicated if separated parents have differing views regarding whether the other grandparents should be allowed visitation.

What are fathers rights in Texas?

Physical custody may be granted to one or both parents. Fathers who wish to have parental rights must first establish paternity. Those who fail to do so have essentially no rights when it comes to child custody and visitation. Likewise, the legal parent has no avenue through which to obtain child support.

What do you do when your child doesn’t want to see the dad?

Specifically, you could ask your child’s other parent to call the child on the phone or come over to your house and try to speak with the child who is refusing visits. This helps the other parent understand the situation and places some obligation on their part to facilitate visits.

What do I do if I can’t see my child?

You have the right to ask the court to enforce its order. You can do this by filing a Verified Motion for Contempt with the court that ordered your visitation. You can try to get an attorney to help you with this; if you cannot get an attorney you can file the Motion on your own.