What is the name of your state? Kentucky
My husband's mother tries to make a point of seeing our children at least for 15 minutes about every other week. Our newly adopted daughter has only seen her about 4 times.
My mother-in-law is manipulative, controlling, questions my son about what goes on in our house, how much time he spends with his other grandmother, smokes and drinks to excess, has never made the effort to childproof their house (they live on a pond and when my son was about 18 mos old he almost fell into the pond while my father in law was supposedly watching him and my FIL laughed and laughed,) causes severe friction between my husband and I, and my father-in-law views internet porn frequently. My son has picked up some bad habits that he attributes to his mema. Sister-in-law has an STD that will prevent her from having children of her own, also drinks and smokes to excess (but not as much as her parents,) and is very promiscuous (all of her "boyfriends" have been pick ups from bars.) And, no, these are not "trashy" people. Appearance of doing well is very important to them.
My side of the family do not smoke or drink, houses are childproofed. Since my sister and my mom are stay at home moms, they see my children 3 to 5 times a week, often for all day, and at times, overnight. They help to teach my children, babysit, go to the doctor visits with me, plan daytrips that include my children and I, and so much more. Their presence is very important to my children.
My inlaws insist they have a right to see the children. What rights under KY statues do they actually have? What are the determining factors for "if in the best interest of the children?"
I realize that this is lengthy, but there is a talk with them tonight. I need some advice in how to handle them. Thank you!!
My husband's mother tries to make a point of seeing our children at least for 15 minutes about every other week. Our newly adopted daughter has only seen her about 4 times.
My mother-in-law is manipulative, controlling, questions my son about what goes on in our house, how much time he spends with his other grandmother, smokes and drinks to excess, has never made the effort to childproof their house (they live on a pond and when my son was about 18 mos old he almost fell into the pond while my father in law was supposedly watching him and my FIL laughed and laughed,) causes severe friction between my husband and I, and my father-in-law views internet porn frequently. My son has picked up some bad habits that he attributes to his mema. Sister-in-law has an STD that will prevent her from having children of her own, also drinks and smokes to excess (but not as much as her parents,) and is very promiscuous (all of her "boyfriends" have been pick ups from bars.) And, no, these are not "trashy" people. Appearance of doing well is very important to them.
My side of the family do not smoke or drink, houses are childproofed. Since my sister and my mom are stay at home moms, they see my children 3 to 5 times a week, often for all day, and at times, overnight. They help to teach my children, babysit, go to the doctor visits with me, plan daytrips that include my children and I, and so much more. Their presence is very important to my children.
My inlaws insist they have a right to see the children. What rights under KY statues do they actually have? What are the determining factors for "if in the best interest of the children?"
I realize that this is lengthy, but there is a talk with them tonight. I need some advice in how to handle them. Thank you!!
