Payette, ID asked in Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Idaho

Q: Is it legal to not allow a biological mother to see her children if there is no court orders?

I feel I have been wrongfully alienated from my sons. They are now adopted by thier paternal grandparents, to which I know that my sons will have to seek me when they come of age. With that being said I feel they took advantage of me, had me sign my rights over unwillingly, and had alienated me from my sons since the day they took them 13 years ago. I dont feel like I was informed of the correct laws of adoption,child support or why one parent can be in their life in and out as he pleased, but I have changed immensely and feel I should have gotten a second chance for supervised visits and phone calls.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: Once the adoption took place, water passed under the bridge and there's no going back. Your desires to see them notwithstanding, you should not bother the paternal grandparents and NEVER make an attempt to see your sons. If they're curious when they come of age, they will seek you out, I know this. It's a sad situation but I'm very you got yourself together and will be patiently waiting for them to reach majority.

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