Can a grandparent gain partial custody if the mother signed her rights over to the grandmother?
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Sorry to say, the last I read on Grand parental Visitation rights said that basically the grandparents had no rights. I am researching this now. I do remember a case a few years back that went to the Supreme Court, where as the courts decision was to state that It was the parents of the child, minus any wrong doing,  whom had ultimate say in the raising of the child, not the courts. The case would be cited as, Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57 (2000). Since this decision was handed down, several states have enacted legislation that speak clearly on this issue. I suggest that you read the link below, research whether or not you live in one of the states that has revised there grand parental visitation laws. Just remember that the Supreme Court's decision in Troxel is not the final word on grandparents' visitation rights as of yet. The second link I have enclosed is the actual Supreme Court decision on the Troxel case, the third link is the Supreme Courts decisions, in it you will have to search for Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57 (2000) it list all of the decisions handed down during that time frame. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me through Yahoo Answers, please, don't hesitate. Good Luck
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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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Not without knowing what state you're talking about.\n\nIn general, if both parents have legal custody, both have to agree or go to court or arbitration. Otherwise, the parent with legal custody determines it.
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If you can prove you have custody of the child then you can. I have done it with my own Grandchild in Tn.
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Well depending on where you live....In Canada we have a law which revolves around Grandparents rights. Just type Grandparents rights into a search engine or call your nearest lawyer.
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It will depend on the courts.  They can't take her without going through the legalities.  I'm curious though... does she even know them?  I mean if her mother had nothing to do with her parents then does the little girl even know her grandparents.  I would think that would be very traumatic for her to leave familiar surroundings on top of losing her parents.  It would be interesting to see the court systems ruling.  I'll certainly pray for the little girls best interests to be remembered!
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Ask both the parents to sign the child over to you.  Then, there will be nothing further that the state can do to take the child away or change the situation.  If the mother is in jail and the father can't support the child, I can't imagine that they wouldn't let the child be with you.
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I would certainly try to get full custody in that situation, but the courts might not think it warrants taking the child away from their father and merely tell him not to let them be alone with their grandfather. Also, I would look into getting a restraining order on their grandfather.
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In Florida grandparents do not have any rights.  That is true, but usually DCF has to try to place children with family members, unless the parents are working a plan to get the kids back and are showing some progress, or if no family members can pass the background search.  I would advise your parents to call a family lawyer that deals with DCF in the Daytona area (call the Bar Association in that area) to see what information they can get. DCF is a bear to work with, good luck.
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Your maternal grandparents are your mother's parents; your grandparents on your mother's side.
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Since she is not willing to sell to any one child, any solution that involves you buying will not work, unless you intend to put pressure on her to sell to you.\n\nThis may result in the other children resenting you for "forcing" her to do what everybody seems to know she does not want to do.\n\nThe ONLY solution is for her to make out a will.  She is not behaving in a  responsible manner if she refuses to do it.  Even now, as you describe it, the family is already feeling the stress over who gets the property.  If there is any pressure put on her, it should be towards convincing her to make out a will.\n\nShe just may have to decide who gets what, and who gets left out.  It may not be an easy choice, but that already seems to be what is going on right now.  You have your claims, the others in the family may have theirs.\n\nAnd, you are right, there is no way to divide two houses among three parties, unless the property is sold and the liquidated assets divided.\n\nIf she dies without a will, (entestate) that is what will probably happen, anyway.  Even if she specifies, in the will, that the property gets sold and the assets divided, the will makes this process faster and easier than if she doesn't.  The family may not LIKE the solution, but isn't it your grandmother's decision to make?  The family may have some resentment, but, at least, it won't be directed at each other.
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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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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 answers submitted thus far are partially correct.  You and your boyfirend, as the child's parents, have the primary say over who the child spends time with.  However, grandparents' rights vary greatly from state to state.\n\nFor instance, in California where I practice, grandparents do indeed have visitation rights in theory.  A grandparent can petition the court for visitation.  The court will be guided by what is in the best interests of the child, i.e. how close the child is to the grand-parent, how detrimental it would be for the child to not see the grand-parent, etc.  \n\nIt is also within the court's authority to put equittable restrictions/conditions upon visitation.  Yes, the court can order a psychological evaluation to determine if the grandparent should be allowed visitation.\n\nTalk to a child custody attorney in your area to see what rights may be available to the child's grandmother.  In the meantime, I would say that it is probably well within your rights to deny access to your child unless and until a court orders otherwise.
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1) a mother could raise her own child\n2) she can give it to another family member (grandmother/grandfather)\n3) if the mother is unmarried, she could offer the father the chance.\n4) the mother could place the child up for adoption\n5) the mother could find a loving family on her own to take the child.
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I would be cautious on this until she talked with her lawyer - issued or not, they may not be technically official yet, and then she would be in contempt and it would ruin her chances of any kind of custody as it would seem she is a flight risk with the child.  \nIf there is no guardianship issued when the papers do become official, yes I believe she could try for that.