Sicklerville, NJ asked in Family Law for New Jersey

Q: My daughter-in-law said she doesn't like me and won't let me see my granddaughter. What can I do?

I have always had a close bond with my son, but he is bending to his wife's will. She has cut off our entire family from seeing my granddaughter. How can I get to see her? There has been no incident to provoke this...she simply doesn't like me.

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Bari Weinberger
Bari Weinberger
Answered
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: Thank you for your question. I understand how upset you must be about not having the opportunity to take an active role in your son's family.

The short answer is that generally, parents are free to make decisions about the involvement of others in the lives of their minor children. There are circumstances under which Courts may award grandparents visitation rights with their grandchildren. However, those rights are often quite limited and the best results are often reached through negotiation rather than litigation. Family law attorneys are expert negotiators and can help advocate for the resolution you desire.

I understand that you need answers and need to protect your family relationships. I strongly suggest that you schedule a consultation with a family law attorney who has experience with grandparents' rights as soon as possible, so that you may be able to achieve your goals to be an active part of your son's family and your granddaughter's life.

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