Grandparent rights

[hippiemama1]

I know it's not exactly pregnancy related but I need some advice. My future mother in law has been causing problems for me and my fiancé. She's started drama and she has caused a lot of emotional damage. I feel she is unfit to be around my baby because of her inability to act respectfully. She has also caused legal problems for my fiancé's sister by calling state and other stuff like that. Is there a legal way to protect myself and my baby from her?

[IndiVidual1146]

My stepmom and my dad are alcoholics and very drama obsessed and abusive. I tried at first to let them be involved back in my life since they were going to be first time grandparents but it was a huge mistake. They just picked right back up where they left off after two years not talking to them. I've been saving text messages and things to prove they are abusive and harassing and unfit in case they try to push anything. I do not want them involved at all.

[wiggles2015]

I have the same issue but instead of it being my mother in law. It's my brother in law. And he keeps telling me he's gonna teach my daughter naughty things which I can see him doing considering he's a thief. And I don't want my child around him Especially alone.and I told him you won't be near my child alone. You can still see her but you won't be able to baby sit or anything. And he goes if you think you can keep my niece away from me good luck. And I go Oh Yea? If you come near us after she's born I'll call the freaking cops. And he goes there brother in law right ya know and I go haha no There's not. And I have no criminal record. I'm gonna be a state at home mom while my husband works. There will be food ,clothes on her back so good luck with that. And I told him I'm the mom not you what I say goes now deal with it.  And my mom is a drug addict so she won't be seeing my daughter either.

[bridgesa]

I have a friend that went thru something similar with her own mother. She actually got restraining order against her mother because it was what was best for her faMily

[hippiemama1]

I'm not planning on legal action unless it becomes absolutely necessary. Thanks for all the support everyone. My fiancé is trying to understand but he's having a hard time writing off his mom and I totally get that. In the past she pushed him so hard he didn't talk to her for two years and I see that happening again. I'm just glad that when I talk to him he believes me and not his mom's lies.

[laur23]

Yea I understand if she is doing this to her own daughter then I see why you don't think she won't do it to you. Keep your distance .. I don't understand why when people have a serious disorder like that why they refuse to take there meds..  a good friend of mine is bipolar. She is actually severely bipolar and is on some serious meds but you would never know because she takes them.she even says she would freak if she didn't take her meds because she knows she would be off her rocker and not a very good person for herself and her family/son.

[OwlLover5515]

Hopefully your fiance supports you during this difficult issue. It makes things easier when he understands your concerns and has your back. I understand she may be extremely difficult and has her own set of issues, but before you take any actions make sure you are 100% about your decision. Good luck!

[qbkc]

just keep your child away from her. if she tries doing something then speak to a lawyer

[hippiemama1]

She has bipolar disorder and refuses to take her meds. She isn't threatening anything as of yet, but she's done it to her own daughter. I would prefer she just stayed out of my baby and my life. I'm not afraid to file a restraining/no contact order if need be. I'm not due until late April I just want to get my bases covered now. I want to know my options.

[laur23]

Yea trust me they have to have a lot of proof your an incompetent mother...  don't know why She's randomly doing this to you and your sister in law.. does she have mental issues? Or does she have major controll issues? My mother in law is that way and I honestly can't be around her anymore.  

[mummy_times_2]

We have grandparent rights where I am and she tried to get them but after explaining all the emotional abuse from her they didn't even see her fit enough to fight for it in court. They'd rather have the parents stay together then have a broken family caused from stress that the Grandmother brings in. I'd say just leave it until she files then explain your story and they will understand and most likely she won't get anything from it.

[momof2italianbabes]

Where I live there is no such thing as grandparents rights.

[b4b]

It depends on the state you live in. Some states say grandparents have rights, others say they don't.  Anyone can call CPS and make problems.  Good luck.