Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Grandparents threat to take child
My parents do not like the man I have been dating for over 2 years becuase of some personal issues between us that have recently occured. He is not my child's biological father, but has filled the shoes very well and my daughter loves him very much and calls him dad.
My parents are now threatening me that if I do not leave him, they will file to have my daughter taken away from me.
Not becuase I am unfit, but becuase they don't like him.
We don't live with them, but they get to see her and talk to her all the time.
Do they have the right to do this and what can I do to prevent this from happening? I am not going to leave him becuase my daughter and I are happy.
Please help!!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Grandparents threat to take child
They could have standing to file for partial custody rights to continue to see your child, but from the information you provided they would not be able to obtain full custody. If they become that difficult, you may want a cooling off period with them, so that they realize that you are the parent in charge. Please contact me if you wish to further discuss. I have several office locations.
Re: Grandparents threat to take child
Well they could file. They would first have to show standing, that is why should they be allowed to file. To do that they would have to show a parental attachment to the child. Because the child lives with you that would be difficult.
Now even if they were allowed to file they have the burden to show you're unfit to the point that it would be in the best interests of the child to grant them custody. This would neither be easy nor cheap to do. They'd need a lot more than they don't like your boyfriend.
If you have further concerns feel free to contact me. The initial consultation is free.
{John}
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