grandparents rights

[nicky1980]

can anyone tell me what rights grandparents have for their grandkids in uk

 

[Amyrose]

I dont know do they have rights im hoping not. I moved from ireland and i know my mum has been trying through social services here to see my kids with no luck yet and believe me she has played dirty. xxx

 

[Jaxx01]

I believe the rules have changed now allowing them some rights not sure what they are though xx

 

[Amyrose]

 

[midnight]

i think alot of it depends on if it would be in the childs best interest tbh

 

[snr1982]

Think i read soemthing about the rules changing - giving them more rights but not sure. Also depends on where you live as scottish and english laws are different.

 

[LouiseB]

They don't have any automatic right i don't think, but they can apply to have a right to see the child but i think it mainly works if the grandparent previously had a lot of contact with the child and then the parents tried to stop them seeing the child.

The courts will only give them if they think it is the best thing for the child and not just because ideally a child should have access to grandparents.

I don't think the grandparents could take the child anywhere, but they might be able to visit the house or have meet up with them at an agreed location with parental supervision... It really depends on individual circumstances.

I wouldn't worry about it

 

[Piglet10]

WSS /\/\/\ xx

 

[Pudds86]

The laws changed recently. They used to only have rights if the parents were previously married.They can now gain visitation rights through the courts for unmarried couple too. x

 

[Stunned]

I believe it is called a section 8 contact order (the childrens rights act). Anyone can apply for one - grandparents, siblings, stepparents, or anyone who has a significant part in the childs life and wants to continue to be a part of that childs life. As ever, the courts will rule according to the individual circumstances of each case and whether or not it is in the childs best interests.

 

[Olive]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...legal-right-access-grandchildren-divorce.html

Interesting read xxx