Q: My 14 year old grandchild was abandoned 2 years ago by my ex daughter in law whom has custody of her.
No contact during that time. At all. Now she’s planning to go to my granddaughter school and withdraw her without my knowledge, she thinks, and take her. Do I have any rights
A: If this is the case then you can petition the courts for custodial rights.
A: You may have rights based on the information you have given, however a face-to-face consultation with a family law attorney is always best in these situations. Parents usually have the right of access to the child in most situations, barring family violence or criminal history. However, more information is needed to assess your rights. This issue is time-sensitive so I would suggest contacting a local family law attorney ASAP.
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