grannynuge
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? KY
I am a new grandmother, my only daughter having given birth on August 7, 2009. My daughter and I had a "falling out" a little over a year ago and our relationship has been strained. Communication between the two of us has mainly been thru texting. Since the birth of her daughter, we have had no communication. In fact, on the day baby Leah was born, her older brother, my oldest son, called me with the news. I would love to have a relationship with my daughter and grandchild however that doesn't look likely to happen. If my daughter and I can't work things out, that's fine but I do want to have visitation with my only grandchild. What is involved in pursuing grandparent visitation? My daughter has told other people that she doesn't want me around the baby because "she's afraid I will hurt her". This statement is absolutely ridiculous! I am willing to be drug-tested, have social services visit my home or whatever is necessary. I don't worry for the safety of my granddaughter with her parents because I know they are good parents but I want to see my granddaughter. What can I do? Or should I just sit back and wait to see if my daughter will "come around"?
I am a new grandmother, my only daughter having given birth on August 7, 2009. My daughter and I had a "falling out" a little over a year ago and our relationship has been strained. Communication between the two of us has mainly been thru texting. Since the birth of her daughter, we have had no communication. In fact, on the day baby Leah was born, her older brother, my oldest son, called me with the news. I would love to have a relationship with my daughter and grandchild however that doesn't look likely to happen. If my daughter and I can't work things out, that's fine but I do want to have visitation with my only grandchild. What is involved in pursuing grandparent visitation? My daughter has told other people that she doesn't want me around the baby because "she's afraid I will hurt her". This statement is absolutely ridiculous! I am willing to be drug-tested, have social services visit my home or whatever is necessary. I don't worry for the safety of my granddaughter with her parents because I know they are good parents but I want to see my granddaughter. What can I do? Or should I just sit back and wait to see if my daughter will "come around"?