Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

grandparents rights

my daughter & her husband

were recently told they would

have to move,reason being her

husband has not paid the rent in 3 months,which he has not told her,he blames my husband

and I for being made to move

they have 2 children and 1 on the way,they told my youngest

daughter that she could see the girls but my husband and I could never see them again

what rights as A grandparent do we have? they do not care for the girls like they should

the girls were taken away by family & children services 2 years ago, we were given temporary protective custody

about a week after mothers day 2 years ago,they did get the girls back in november of that year,but their father want hold down a job he also steals things I am very concerned about my grandchildren please let me know what to do they said that they would be moving to north georgia in a few weeks

please tell me my rights


Asked on 7/01/06, 9:51 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: grandparents rights

You may have say in the matter. You should consult with a local attorney. Take a look at this:

19-7-3. "Grandparent" defined; original actions for visitation rights or

intervention; revocation or amendment of visitation rights; appointment of

guardian ad litem; mediation; hearing.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term "grandparent" means the parent

of a parent of a minor child, the parent of a minor child's parent who has

died, and the parent of a minor child's parent whose parental rights have

been terminated.

For more info, go to www.findlaw.com

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Answered on 7/05/06, 5:37 pm
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: grandparents rights

You have no rights as grandparents unless you specifically request a court for visitation or custody rights. Generally, without a compelling reason, courts will not limit a natural parent's rights for the benefit of a grandparent.

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Answered on 7/01/06, 10:08 am


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