Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Grandparents rights

My wife's former husband gave up his parental rights to his two children and I adopted them. We have, however, maintained contact with his parents--the kids grandparents. Recently, one of the kids has developed some problems that psychologists believe may relate to her biological father and her interaction with his parents. Where he has lost all parental rights--and I have assumed them by adoption--what rights, if any, do his parents have. Do we have any legal responsibility to them.


Asked on 9/10/03, 1:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Grandparents rights

The grandparents still may bring suit for visitation rights. There are a number of factors which the court considers in making a final decision. One is the desire of the children and the consequences of any former interaction. The burden is on the grandparents to bring the suit in District Court. If you are concerned about their visitation, you should have an attorney represent your interests, and/or a guardian ad litem attorney to represent the children's interests. (The court may require the grandparents to cover the guardian's costs.)

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Answered on 9/10/03, 2:43 pm


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