Grandparents Visitation Rights Kansas

Summary

In Kansas, grandparents can seek visitation if its in the childs best interest. A fit parents decision is presumed best but can be challenged if denying visitation harms the child. If youre the custodial parent, you can limit or deny visitation, but consult a lawyer for specific advice. If the father lives with the grandmother, his rights to see the child could potentially extend to her, but this doesnt automatically grant her legal rights.

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So i had my son almost 3 years ago in March. My baby dad suffers from drug addiction and got locked up for basically his whole life. Just got out but we’ve been talking this entire time. His mom willingly sabotages me and him to make us hate each other and we do, for years. She is now threatening my family if we don’t let her see my son. (Also we were never married) she is a narcissist. What can i do?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Ally. To provide a more accurate legal guidance, can you please share your location? Laws about grandparents' rights differ from state to state.
What
Apologies for any confusion, Ally. To provide you with the most accurate legal guidance, I need to know in which state you are currently living. Could you please share your location?
Kansas
In Kansas, grandparents only have rights if it's in the child's best interest. Here are the key points:
- A court can grant visitation if it's in the child's best interest.
- However, there's a presumption that a fit parent's decision is in the child's best interest.
- This presumption can be overcome if denying visitation would harm the child.
Consider seeking legal advice for your specific situation.
So i can take him away from her?
In Kansas, if you're the custodial parent and it's in the child's best interest, you can limit or deny visitation. But, it's crucial to consult with a lawyer to understand your specific case better.
What if my baby dad lives with her though?
If the father lives with the grandmother, his rights to see the child could potentially extend to her. However, this doesn't automatically grant her legal rights. Consult a lawyer for specific advice.