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Rebbeca02 · Dec 6, 2007, 11:49 PM

My sons grandparents are taking me to court for visitation. My son is six he hasn't spend time with them in over a year in half. I never left him alone with them they never took care of him or gave me money.We would visit them sometimes in the past. His father their son abandoned my son he's a dead beat dad and I never got any child support. I live in California. How much luck do you think I have?

charlotte234s · Dec 6, 2007, 11:53 PM

They don't have legal rights really. They should just ask you to come and visit, but if they really care that much, they'd be kicking their deadbeat son, not taking you to court to try and hurt you, that's just low.

oneguyinohio · Dec 6, 2007, 11:58 PM

Actually, in some states, grandparents do have a right to visitation. I can't make any guesses as to their success though. A lot might depend on if they had any contact at any time with the child. Sounds like you need a lawyer, and are in for a big fight.

Maybe you can get supervised visitation?

Wish you well.

rpg219 · Dec 7, 2007, 05:09 AM

Oneguy is right... some places do give grandparents rights. However, I think you have the upper hand (in my opinion). You are getting no child support, father abandoned him, they have had no contact with the child and have never been a provider for him. They are probably just trying to scare you, but I would have an attorney on hand just in case you get papers in the mail. You can call and most give a free consultation, go and find out what you can.

charlotte234s · Dec 7, 2007, 10:58 AM

Yeh I think that since the father (their son) is such a deadbeat that they don't really desrve rights or have rights in this case. I don't really see them winning any case unless you're a terrble mother and you beat up your kid or unless they've been shelling out money to you for years, which it doesn't sound like that's the case,

ScottGem · Dec 7, 2007, 11:05 AM

First, this isn't a matter of "luck", it's a matter of law and a judge's determination of what will be best for the child.

What has been left out here is why they have to take you to court over this issue? Have they asked for time to spend with your son and you have refused? Have you been willing to have them visit but not unsupervised and/or not overnight?

California (see here: parentsrights.com - California State Code Grandparents Rights) does recognize grandparent rights of visitation under certain circumstances. So to prevent they getting rights you will need to show that its not in the best interests of your son. I would strongly suggest getting an attorney to help you with any hearings.