TX-grandma with joint conservatorship

[meems]

Joshua, Texas-primary residence-have had physical custody for his entire life. Almost 7 years. Bio dad filed with attorney general for visitation, since he is now on disability and child gets a check. What about the previous 6 years he paid nothing at all? I was totally unprepared for the grilling I took. Judge gave dad modified visits leading into standard. His SSI check will be considered his child support. Since that time, dad has not followed through with visit schudule and grandsons behavior and emotional health is suffering. Therapist has said to stop the unsupervised visits ASAP. I am getting run around from AG office and county court. AG's office told me they can not modify visitation or even enforce it, that I needed to hire a lawyer and file in family court. I do not have money to hire a lawyer. Make just slightly too much for legal aid, because I was told I was not financially responsible for my 2 grandsons. Little one has different bio dad, no contact from him, no support. I just need straight answers from someone.

[TheGeekess]

Where is MOM?

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by meems

Joshua, Texas-primary residence-have had physical custody for his entire life. Almost 7 years. Bio dad filed with attorney general for visitation, since he is now on disability and child gets a check. What about the previous 6 years he paid nothing at all? I was totally unprepared for the grilling I took. Judge gave dad modified visits leading into standard. His SSI check will be considered his child support. Since that time, dad has not followed through with visit schudule and grandsons behavior and emotional health is suffering. Therapist has said to stop the unsupervised visits ASAP. I am getting run around from AG office and county court. AG's office told me they can not modify visitation or even enforce it, that I needed to hire a lawyer and file in family court. I do not have money to hire a lawyer. Make just slightly too much for legal aid, because I was told I was not financially responsible for my 2 grandsons. Little one has different bio dad, no contact from him, no support. I just need straight answers from someone.

Just make sure you don't withhold visitation unless and until you have permission to do so; whilst I understand the intent and the motivation this can backfire on you MAJORLY (unless I'm misunderstanding something).

Dad has the right to visit...and although it's unfair to the child Dad also has the right not to visit. It's not a legal obligation, and generally you can't enforce visitation. Child support, yes...but not visitation. (and the CS issue is moot because of the SSI situation).

[meems]

The mom, my daughter has been in and out. Her visits were left to my discreation by the judge. As of yesterday she is living with bio dad again. They have had family violence and drug issues for years now.

[Proserpina]

Originally Posted by meems

The mom, my daughter has been in and out. Her visits were left to my discreation by the judge. As of yesterday she is living with bio dad again. They have had family violence and drug issues for years now.

Thanks for clarifying that.

What is exactly that you're asking, or wanting to happen?

[Rushia]

Originally Posted by Dogmatique

Just make sure you don't withhold visitation unless and until you have permission to do so; whilst I understand the intent and the motivation this can backfire on you MAJORLY (unless I'm misunderstanding something).

Dad has the right to visit...and although it's unfair to the child Dad also has the right not to visit. It's not a legal obligation, and generally you can't enforce visitation. Child support, yes...but not visitation. (and the CS issue is moot because of the SSI situation).

I just wanted to clarify for the OP that she has to have COURT permission to withhold visitation NOT the therapists permission.

[Proserpina]

I was ASSuming that would be obvious...turns out I'm the ass lol

Thanks for clarifying that

[Rushia]

Originally Posted by Dogmatique

I was ASSuming that would be obvious...turns out I'm the ass lol

Thanks for clarifying that

LOL, No I don't think you are. I just know how some people think. I could just see her going "Well, the THERAPIST said to stop, so I did."