Grandparent Rights

Well, I can't help you with a Family Law Lawyer, however were you given a reason as to why they were granted custody or was it first come first serve so to speak. I would expect (should my sister not get immediate custody as I would request) that his parents would have instant custody should something to that effect happen. One thing your daughter could do to prevent that (my sisters and I have done this) is get a contract signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public stating that in a custody issue you get custody pending legal battles. So should something happen to both of us my sister has legal custody until the courts decide who gets my son, and I have requested that permanent custody is granted to my sister. This will hold up to an extent, simmiar to a living will. I wish you all the luck in this situation and I hope that it all works out as to what is best for the situation. Please remember that being bounced from home to home is very difficult on a child and not knowing your relationship with your daughters in-laws I pray that you choose to ONLY speak of them in a positive manner while your grandbaby is present. And keep in mind that if their home is just as safe you may be out of luck, however you are welcome to visitation.

S.,

I don't know if this is feasible or not, but would you be able to try mediation with the other grandparents? Rather than working with a lawyer, which may seem unneccesarily hostile to them, a mediator could help convey that you are just wanting to stay an important part of your granddaughter's life, not that you are fighting them for custody.

What a difficult position for you to be in. Cry out to God for help (He really cares about you and everyone involved), and I wish you all the best.

ST

Look in the phonebook and call Father's For Equal Rights..they have a grandparents rights division (I think)...they should be able to point you in the right direction. Their main office is in downtown Dallas. Good luck.

Another thing to do is look up your local chapter of legal aid. They are free attorney's that will find out your side of the story and then will make a decision as to weather they can help you. They helped my sister when she had a custody dispute and she could afford an attorney.