Legal Question in Family Law in United Kingdom

Re: rights

I am so sorry to hear of the problems you are experiencing in having contact with your grandchild. The question which needs to be answered is not so much whether you have a legal right to see your grandson as whether he has the right to see you as his grandparents. The answer to that question is a categorical yes and a right which is likely to be enforced by the courts.

I am also concerned reading your question as to your son's rights. It seems clear that he wishes to play a full part as Father in your son's upbringing. It was not however seem that at the present time he has parental responsibility for the Child. This should be obtained either by agreement from the mother or application to court and is then he will have equal responsibility with your grandson's mother for the child and the right to bring him to see you.

My advice is for your son to obtain parental responsibility. It is also for you to find out the reason behind this peculiar refusal by his girlfriend. You must meet and discuss your quite natural requirement with her. You can do this in the sure confidence that I have ever necessary, the court would enforce your grandson's right to know his grandparents.

If I can assist further please let me know.

Andrew Dutton

Legal Zone

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