Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Re: grandparents rights

Yes, you have a right to refuse to allow your parents to see your children. However, your parents also have the right to file a petition in order to get access to see their grandchildren. This is more common where former in-laws want to see their grandchild.

In Michigan there is no set statute regarding grandparent rights, and therefore, the rights vary from county to county and even judge to judge on the granting of petitions for grandparenting time.

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Re: grandparents rights

You are legally entitled to deny visitation or contact to anyone regarding your children. Michigan has recognized through case law, not statute, that grandparents may have a right to visitation. I suggest just ignoring their contact for now and if they persist in wanting to see the children, they will have to take legal action to obtain a court order.

Keep in mind that the court will look at what is in the best interests of the children when determining whether or not to allow the grandparents to see the children. It will not be what you think or want. However, if there are particular reasons why it would be harmful for your children to see their grandparents, you must bring that to the court's attention. If your GP end up filing a motion with the court, I suggest contacting a family law attorney to properly assist you with responding and opposing their request.

Thanks and good luck.