Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
help needed for grandparents in texas
i was a single parent raising 3 kids in ohio 2 years ago my daughter then 16 got pregnant by a 21 year old. i couldn't do anything about age. we moved to texas and i now have a wonderful 2 year old grandson named skyler. i am very close to him. i usually have him at least 2 nights a week. my problem is my daughter is very immature when she gets mad whether she has just cause or not she won't let me see skyler. her husband is a captain on a boat and is gone 2 or 3 months at a time. is there anything i can do. i miss him so much when she gets in her moods and don't let me see him. she just called to say she's pregnant again. texas really needs to do some changes when it comes to grandparents and grandchildren.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: help needed for grandparents in texas
Even though you didn't actually ask a question, I am commenting anyway. Now that you recognize that she holds all the power with your grandson, you may want to exercise your wisdom, and when she is in a good mood, or you have bribed her with extras, talk to her about Skyler's need for stability and consistency. Get her to acknowledge that a routine of 2-3 set days per week at your house are good for the baby, and she needs the rest. Hopefully when gets mad at you in the future, she will not sacrifice that routine.
Re: help needed for grandparents in texas
Ms. Langford is much gentler than I am. You got to raise your child without State interference and probably would have screamed bloody hell if the State of Texas had told you how much and how often you were required to let your daughter's grandparents see her. Don't blame your family issues on the system.
Re: help needed for grandparents in texas
I know both of these attorneys and I agree with both of them!
The US Supreme Court ruled that grandparents have limited rights.
The parents are the ones in control.
If your daughter is sooooo immature and irresponsible, YOU are to blame - you raised her!
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