what legal rights do you have as a paternal grandmother who's son is deceased and who did not establish patern
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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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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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MY daughter and her boyfriend got his sister when his father passed away it will be 1year on the 19th of this month. They still have a mother (if you could call her that)alive but she walked away. Now they have to go to court that is what they were told by a Lawyer but since she is 17 they have decided to for go that. So my dear I would say to call social services to see what they suggest. I also live here in flint want to talk any time E-Mail me at kellipremo@sbcglobal.net Good luck
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It is not entirely clear what you are asking.  You seem to be under the impression that your little brother would have inherited all of your step father's property if his wife (your mother?) had finalized the divorce.  This is unlike to be the case, particularly if your step father had a will and/or a living trust in place at the time of his death.\n\nI can't answer your question without further speculation.  Therefore, I suggest contacting a probate/estate planning attorney in Colorado that listen to the facts and give you better advice.
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forst you need to get yourself a lawyer.and then your lawyer needs to contact their lawyer. who was the first to know about the death of the grandmother? the person who was the one who was first therer or was there when it happened would be the most probable person to  have the will. or maybe she couldve had a bank box that it was put into for safe keeping and forgot to tell somebody about it. good luck.
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The route for this would be to file a civil claim for the benefits. As part of the evidentiary process, DNA samples could be taken from his relatives and your son to determine if he is related to the deceased without exhuming the body. I would talk to a local civil estate lawyer.
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Yes, depending on the state and your grandmothers will and wishes, it can take a year or longer to get all the issues through probate court. Good luck in this venture...we have had to go through this ourselves twice in the past 18 months. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss!
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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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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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Most states will give birth certs to the person who's name is on the cert, the parent of that person, a grandparent or grandchild, and the persons children without written permission from the person whos name is on the birth cert.  Check the laws in your area by typing in county recorder for your county and checking the their site.  Also, get all info regarding what this person did with your birth cert and talk to a lawyer.  The lawyer in your area will know what your chances are of winning better than anyone here.  Good Luck.
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Your Wife, Husband, Parent, or the one thought to be the next of kin, will need to go and get a Guardianship, from a Judge, if the one you speak of is unable to give you the proper Power of Attorney needed.\n\nCarson:
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Awww sorry im a grandmother love my babes to bits so know where your coming from. \nhttp://www.grandparentsapart.co.uk/\nhttp://www.divorcesource.com/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=0&Number=143746&page=0&vc=1\nhttp://www.seniorsnetwork.co.uk/grandparents/grandlinks.htm\nhttp://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=10&threadid=22867\n\nHope there is something here that can help.
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Pwer of Attorney is whoever your grandfather appoints.  If he is confused or not responsive then usually it will fall on next of kin meaning your parents or an aunt or uncle.  In some cases family has joint POA.  As far as a will, does he have one?  If that is the case then as previously mentioned I would contact the attorney of your grandfather.
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Marital status does not preclude the father's parental rights. If the mother has surrendered her maternal rights, the child's father is the legal "top dog" to gain custody, unless his history, another blood relative of the child, or the Dept. of Social Services (the name of the agency varies from state to state) shows him to be truly unfit.
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I'm not a law expert, but my cousin is in a similar situation (father is unfit, unwilling, etc)\n\nShe simply had to name the couple she wanted as guardian as the legal guardian in her will.  She did this through the assistance of a lawyer.\n\nMy best advice is to talk to a (family) lawyer to find out what your options are.
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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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go to your local friend of the court office and pick up a friend of the court handbook that'll tell you the laws on grandparents rights and just because you were not happy is not a reason to take your child away. is there more to your story? what's the harm in letting the grandparents see your child? i'm thinking the most they might get in court is visitations but i do not know for sure. State of Michigan Friend of Court Grandparent Visitation "Grandparents are afforded statutory visitation rights under certain circumstances. Grandparents may seek an order for visitation only if a child custody dispute is pending before the Court. Alos, the parents of a deceased person may file an action for visitation even if there is no child custody dispute pending and the grandchild has been adopted by a stepparent. Grandparents may not seek visitation if the parties were not married. Grandparents seeking visitation rights must file a petition through an attorney." Hope this helps a little at least. That's in the State of Michigan.