Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin

Grandparent's Rights in Wisconsin

My niece is having problems with the grandparents of her little boy They have decided they would be better parents and want the boy themselves, even though the father has never wanted anything to do with him. Without my niece's knowledge or consent on one of the boy's visits he was taken to a hospital for a paternity test. The grandparent's have now taken to calling social services frequently trying to make my niece out to be an unfit mother. The boy doesn't have enought toys, he had a hole in his sock and anything possible. Basically, the grandparents have $$$$ and have made it clear they intend to get the boy. My neice does not have $$$$ and is afraid of loosing her son.

What rights do the grandparents have? Can she block them from seeing the boy? Also, any suggestions are welcome.


Asked on 7/03/00, 8:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
JAY Nixon nixon law offices

Re: Grandparent's Rights in Wisconsin

Grandparents rights are recognized in WI, but

are general inferior to those of a biological

parent, unless the biological parents are unfit.

The threats are therefore credible. The best bet is

always for the parties to work something voluntary

out, since the outcome in court is always uncertain.

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Answered on 9/08/00, 2:49 pm
Ernesto Romero Romero Law Office

Re: Grandparent's Rights in Wisconsin

This is information and NOT legal advice.

Generally parents have superior rights. You must contact a famiy law attorney in your area as soon as possible for legal advice.

I suggest you also contact for referrals:

Grandparent's Rights Of WI

Box 341015

Milwaukee, WI 53234

422-9181

I can't give out legal advice w/o more info.

The library has some excellent books on grandparent rights as well.

Take care,

Atty. Ernesto Romero

www.WisconsinForms.com

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Answered on 9/07/00, 6:23 pm


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