Am I entitled to rights to see my Grandaughter as I am concerned for her welfare?
No, grandparents don’t have ‘rights’ to their grand children unless they are specially granted by a court. Be careful. If you have a genuine concern, preferably with proof of some kind, have a talk with social services and be persistent. Children in real danger need advocates. Often, children are underweight for reasons other than neglect or abuse…be very sure before you begin. I don’t know you so I feel compelled to say: if this is to get back at the child’s parent(s) for offending you in some way, then you don’t deserve to ever see the child again. Parenting is tough enough without being accused, incorrectly, of abuse by a meddling parent or in-law. The trouble caused by such accusations can take years to clear up and will be very hard on the children involved. I hope the child gets the care and attention she deserves if she isn’t getting it now.
As a Grandparent, you don’t have rights to see your grandchild. You’re going to have to be in a good relationship with the parents and they have to allow it. But as a caring human being, you do have a responsibility if there’s a legitimate concern about her well being to contact child protective services. Just be sure that you truly have a real concern about some type of abuse, neglect or abandonment because calling in a referral can be a very disruptive and painful for the parents, and child…….but if something’s going on, it’s a necessary step. And by building the relationship with the parents, you can have an up close view and be a better support system for your granddaughter.
I’m not 100% sure but grandparents don’t have rights as yet. I would make an appointment to see the Citizens Advice Bureau or speak to them on the phone. They should be able to tell you your rights as a grandparent. The welfare obviously know of the situation and will be monitoring your g/d. Could you approach the social and tell them of your concerns still and that you are willing to foster temporarily? Or you could call the Samaritans for some anonymous help. Please don’t give up on your g/d, my sister-in-law deals with abused children all the time and the stories I hear are horrendous. Good luck.
I know that you are concerned but you didn’t leave any information about whether you think your daughter is a good mother. Look into the situation deeper but don’t work to take your grandchild away from her mother. She belongs with her mother, not her grandmother. Family members of mine went through something like this were my Grandmother wanted to take my cousin from his mother because his mother was a single mom. My aunt managed to keep her son but it was a tramatic thing. Children belong with their parents. I don’t mean to be harsh please listen to what I am saying. Don’t take that child from her mother unless because you want to be a mommy again. Do it if she is really in danger.
