Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Re: Grandparent rights

Unless your son is a minor you do not have any rights. If the mother agree you could use your blood, hers and the child's for testing to get a pretty good idea of paternity.

Re: Grandparent rights

Unless your son is a minor you do not have any rights. If the mother agree you could use your blood, hers and the child's for testing to get a pretty good idea of paternity.

Re: Grandparent rights

Unless your son is a minor you do not have any rights. If the mother agree you could use your blood, hers and the child's for testing to get a pretty good idea of paternity.

Re: Grandparent rights

Mr. Smith is only partially right. First, they do not use blood but use saliva with a q-tip. Further, you have the rights that your son has. If he does not want to see the child, you can petition for grand parent rights because your son will not exercise them.

However, until paternity is established, you have nothing and you cannot force a paternity test.

Re: Grandparent rights

Thank you for your inquiry.

Your situation is a little tricky but I hope this helps. In order for you to have any standing with the Court as a Grandparent you need to establish that your son has paternity over the child. If that is the case then you would have the ability to file a Petition with the Court to establish Grandparental Visitation.

If your son is a minor you can exercise the right to establish paternity on his behalf.

If your son is an adult then paternity may not be initiated through you. The mother may request the Court to do so to establish her rights such as child support.

If you would like to seek legal representation in your matter my office handles all family law matters and offers a free initial consultation.

Best Regards,

Jim Herbe