If I haven’t seen or talked to my 2 grandsons in almost 2 years, what legal options do I have?
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If I haven’t seen or talked to my 2 grandsons in almost 2 years, what legal options do I have?
My son and daughter-in-law divorced over 5 years ago and gradually over time she stopped letting me see my grandsons. She claims its because of issues with my son. I bought a new house and moved away from my son because I felt her concerns were valid and I have stopped talking to my son because of the issues she said. However, she still refuses to let me see or speak to my grandsons with no explanation as to why. I have never once did anything to hurt or put them in any danger yet somehow I suspect she blames me for my son’s actions even though she knows I took her side on almost all issues.
Asked on August 25, 2012 under Family Law, West Virginia
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The best way to regain contact with your grandsons who presumably live with their mother is to call and write her asking for a visit with them all. If she refuses, then you have the option to respect her wishes or consult with a family law attorney to see if your state of residence has any laws allowing a grandparent reasonable visitation with his or her grandchildren.
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