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PEBBLES104 · Nov 8, 2009, 04:34 PM

I have a 17 year old daughter who is about to give birth to her 26 year old boyfriends child... They are currently living together.. They tell me that I will not see the baby ONLY BECAUSE HE DOES NOT LIKE ME.. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO EITHER OF THEM Is there any laws in the staTE OF NORTH CAROLINA GRANTING GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS TO SEE THE CHILD

Fr_Chuck · Nov 8, 2009, 04:44 PM

I do not believe NC has grandparents rights at this time, ( it varies by state and laws are changing every day)

But who knows if you can afford the attorneys ( you will need one anyway)
You will have to sue and file for visits in the state where the child is living.

stevetcg · Nov 9, 2009, 09:07 AM

NC Grandparent rights only cover when the custodial parent is not your biological connection to the child.

Since the child is with your child, you cannot force visitation over the objection of your daughter.

cdad · Nov 9, 2009, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by stevetcg

NC Grandparent rights only cover when the custodial parent is not your biological connection to the child.

Since the child is with your child, you cannot force visitation over the objection of your daughter.

Im going to leave this in the maybe category. The reason being is that since the child is 17 they are a minor. When a minor is involved the rules can change quickly. She may be playing house but it still doesn't change the fact that she hasn't reached the age of emancipation yet.

The OP really needs to seek a lawyer that has a fair amount of family law experience.

Synnen · Nov 9, 2009, 03:12 PM

I thought that nearly all states consider the mother of a child emancipated, at least in regards to decisions regarding that child?

This is generally to prevent grandparents from preventing an adoption, or forcing an adoption--but wouldn't that also apply?

I agree that a lawyer should be consulted ASAP on this.

cdad · Nov 9, 2009, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Synnen

I thought that nearly all states consider the mother of a child emancipated, at least in regards to decisions regarding that child?

This is generally to prevent grandparents from preventing an adoption, or forcing an adoption--but wouldn't that also apply?

I agree that a lawyer should be consulted ASAP on this.

Many states have gone back on the emancipation deal when it comes to minors having children. That's is not to say that the new mother doesn't have rights. But in a case like this it may be seen as best interest of the child to have an experienced hand nearby. In California they no longer emancipate children having children with the exception to medical decisions. And in many cases the parents can be charged with child support for their underage darling having a baby. So its really hard to say with confidence what " could " happen. That's up tp the local court system that will have to be dealt with.