Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Grandchildren inadaquately taken care of.

My 8 yo granddaughter (and 11 yo grandson) is allowed, even

encouraged, to go to the home of a playmate whose parents

are separated. The dad moved out but came back when he

lost his job and brought his live in girlfriend with him.

They all live in the same house and I feel it is very wrong

to put to put the children in a position of thinking it is

OK for daddy to have a live in. The grandchildren's (my

daughter-in-law) thinks it is OK and my son feels it is

wrong and has fought her about this but when she is home

with the children she allows them to visit the playmate.

I want to know if there is some kind of restraining order

that can be issued to force the children's Mother to keep

them away from this invironment. She says we must realize

it is 2005 and people do these things. This does not make

it right and no telling what the kids hear when they are

there. Can something be done? Thanks.


Asked on 12/28/05, 3:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Grandchildren inadaquately taken care of.

This is a matter to be worked out between the parents, who I assume are together, since you didn't indicate otherwise. Absent a showing that your grandchildren are being adversely affected by the makeup of the residents in the playmate's home, a court is not going to intervene. Your son could discuss the matter with the social services department of his local government to get their input, but it's unlikely they will get formally involved. If improper behavior were taking place in the presence of the children, that would be a different matter.

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Answered on 12/28/05, 3:49 pm


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