"what are the requirements for a grandparent to receive visitation rights in Illinois?
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Consult with either a Family Attorney or check the Family Law Statutes under Visitation. Every jurdiction has different requirements.
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Yes, Illinois does. You can find all the information you need on that by going to www.gedillinois.org....good luck!
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I live in Georgia and am a man. My ex wife is abusively controlling. After our divorce she turned into super mom. Having to control every tiny thing about the children to the point of obsession. My son wants to be with me and my attorney says the judges have to consider a request at 12, strongly consider at 13, and no choice but accept the request at 14. Unless the request isnt in the best interest of the child, ie... the requested parent is a crimminal or drug addict etc...
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Try Planned Parenthood. I've provided some important links from their website below.\n\n\nhttp://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/healthservices/\nhttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal//healthservices/makeappointment/?state=IL\n\nI hope this helps. Good luck!!
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I don't know every state law but, I know that in most states, if the mother/father can prove that she has a home, stable income , and is competent enough to care for the child. She will be the first choice. If she isn't, family will be the next choice. You can pick a legal guardian but, any choice can be challanged in court.
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The Courts seriously frown on this...\n\nActually extinguising one's rights and responsibilities as a parent is a major deal in family law in any state.  Give this issue more time and thought.  On the other hand, If this guy physically abused you that's much different.  I would expect there would be people in the legal community to help you to do what you need to do.  Still, I think getting support from him is necessary.  My thoughts...\n\nCheck out this site for County by County resources in your state:\n\nhttp://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/dvsa/violence_Victims.htm
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The Supreme Court has determined that parents have a "fundamental right" to raise their children as they see fit and as such have the absolute "right" to forbid the child's grandparents from any type of visitation.  The case reached the Supreme Court after a state law granted visitation rights to grandparents a the parents of a deceased mother sought visitation of their grandson.  The father refused.  The Court held that the state law was unconstitutional because it interfered with the parent's right to raise his child the way he wanted.
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Try the ywca or the local parks visiting a nursing home just ask around to other parents. If you talk to the school office they will know.
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Usually a parent who has been absent ( away from the child for jail, prison whatever) that wants to legally establish ( get ) rights for visitation\n\nAlso if you are unmarried it is the father trying to establish his rights.He would be required to do DNA test to show paternity.\nHe then would be required to pay support and could  get visitation, ( custody) etc.\n\nAnd anything filed in court is a petition... You are asking for something is what it meens\n\nIf he has been removed from the child ( not around at all and no support etc) and there is another "father" like you ar e now married and lets say your kid is 12 and the birth father has never been around etc. You may have a case to prevent him from getting visitation.
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What a terrible situation!\n\nThere is a site you can visit that will tell you what your rights are in your state.  The link is:\n\nhttp://www.grandparenting.org/Grandparent%20Visitation.htm\n\nHere is some of the advice from that site:\n\n"If you have specific questions concerning rights in your state, contact:\nwww.grandparentsforchildren.org \nG.R.O.: Grandparent's Rights Organization, (248) 646-7191.\nThe National Coalition of Grandparents at (608) 238-8751\nwww. grandparentchildconnect.org \nThey'll give you up to date information concerning the laws in your state.\n\nGeneral Suggestions:\n\nYou can find out about a local contact by logging on to \nwww.grandparentsforchildren.org, Learn about the laws in your state by logging \non to www.aarp.org. or www.gu.org, or calling GRO at 248-646-7191. Also \nsee www.grandparentchildconnect.org.\n\nIt's always a good idea to consult a local lawyer to learn about your specific rights \nin your state. Try legal aid or the local bar association if finances are a problem.\n\nAlso consult Dr. Kornhaber's book "The Grandparent Guide" for specific advice, \nsupport and guidance. You can get it from your local bookstore or library or \non-line at www.amazon.com."\n\nGood luck to you and your family.
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Check out this link to DCFS or to the Illinois Network of Childcare Resource and Referral Agencies.\n\nhttp://www.state.il.us/dcfs/daycare/index.shtml\n\nhttp://www.ilchildcare.org/parentsandpublic/business.htm
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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.
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You need to call lawyer { ref }  if you cannot afford a lawyer and get one Pro-Boneo the laws change from state to state that's what makes each different it a state macho thing one out doing the other or trying.\n\nWhere I live grandparents have rights but you have to hire a lawyer go to court and fights for your rights to see your grandchild.\n\nThan the judge give visit for you as a grandparents and the child needs a grandmother this is a great move to share your love with her and be in her memory's.
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Sounds like you are NOT a biological parent, but somehow raised the children as a custodial parent.  That is not good news for you.  Generally you have little chance to win any kind of visitation. \nI am sorry you will probably have to wait until the children reach the legal age.
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I'm so sorry you're going through this. I don't know about New Zealand law but I believe that they have "Grandparents" rights as we do here in the USA. Try the following websites for help and I wish you the best of luck. It's wonderful that you're such a good grandparent. Here are the sites; (see source box if these links aren't working. It looks like there cutting off some of the words. I would just copy and paste them into the search bar, if I were you.)\nwww.ilga.info/Information/Legal_survey/Asia_Pacific/new_zealand.htm\nwww.birthfamily.com/laws.html\ndmoz.org/Society/Issues/Children,_Youth_and_Family/Parents'_Rights\nI hope this helps you, Honey. God bless. I'm Praying for you!
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You are in luck, I just got mine.\n\nIt only requires one grandparent born in Ireland, but you need proof. You need their birth certificate from Ireland, marriage certificate, death certificate if deceased or an official ID if alive. Then you will need your mother's birth certificate, marriage certificate, and death certificate if deceased or an official ID if alive. You will also have to prove your residence.\n\nIf there are any discrepancies on any of the papers, and this is common, you must document it in a written statement. Example: my grandma had a different year of birth between the birth and death certificate because the death information was provided by grandpa who got it wrong.\n\nGo to the web site of the Irish Embassy in Washington DC for further details and contact me if you need any more info or a contact in Ireland to get your grandmother's Irish birth certificate.\n\nEmbassy of Ireland, Wash. DC\nhttp://www.irelandemb.org/fbr.html
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This is lawyer time.  No excuses as to why it is too expensive. GET A LAWYER NOW.  No he does not have to give up his rights but he might want to come to an agreement that sets up specific visitation times.  The grandparents probably are doing this so they can make medical decisions in an emergency and not be tied up trying to find an absent parent.  He might offer a medical release form that lets them make decisions on that.\nHe could try for xmas and birthday visits or more if he is responsible enought to show up for more frequent visits.\nHe needs to make an effort to show his daughter he does care and that he is allowing the situation for her benefit.\n\nYou do not say if the father has a drug problem or of he is responsible enough to try and be a particapant in his daughters life.\nCounseling would be good too so he can get his head clear and learn to work with the grandparents who have been doing his job for so long.