Can a grandparent take a competent parent s) to court for visitation rights?
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Can a grandparent take a competent parent s) to court for visitation rights?
My mother threatened to get a lawyer to gain visitation with my son. She has always been able to see him. She is angry because I do not do things how she sees fit. I am the primary caretaker of my son. His dad gets him twice a week and his other grandmother is his day care provider. My son is well fed, clothed and healthy. As a parent can’t I choose who sees him?
Asked on July 25, 2012 under Family Law, New York
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Unless there are accusations against you for being an unfit parent, the chances of your mother being successful to achieve visitation rights with your child and her grandson is remote.
The reason for such is that you are the parent of the child and have the responsibility to safeguard the child's interests. If you do not want your son being around your mother, so be it.
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