Can a grandparent be barred from visitation in Wisconsin?
Full Question:
I am a resident of Wisconsin. I am very much attached to my son’s daughter who is 3 years old. My son’s marriage is going through a rough patch now and so my daughter-in-law is not allowing me to visit or interact with my granddaughter. What is the legal remedy available to me?
01/18/2017 |
Category: Divorce » Grandparents... |
State: Wisconsin |
#30503
Answer:
“(1) PETITION, WHO MAY FILE.
Except as provided in subs. (1m) and (2m), upon petition by a grandparent, greatgrandparent, stepparent or person who has maintained a relationship similar to a parent-child relationship with the child, the court may grant reasonable visitation rights to that person if the parents have notice of the hearing and if the court determines that visitation is in the best interest of the child.
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(2) WISHES OF THE CHILD.
Whenever possible, in making a determination under sub. (1), the court shall consider the wishes of the child.
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Except as provided in subs. (1m) and (2m), upon petition by a grandparent, greatgrandparent, stepparent or person who has maintained a relationship similar to a parent-child relationship with the child, the court may grant reasonable visitation rights to that person if the parents have notice of the hearing and if the court determines that visitation is in the best interest of the child.
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(2) WISHES OF THE CHILD.
Whenever possible, in making a determination under sub. (1), the court shall consider the wishes of the child.
***”
“(1) PETITION, WHO MAY FILE.
Except as provided in subs. (1m) and (2m), upon petition by a grandparent, great-grandparent or person who has maintained a relationship similar to a parent-child relationship with the child, the court may grant reasonable visitation rights to that person if the parents have notice of the hearing and if the court determines that visitation is in the best interest of the child.
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(2) WISHES OF THE CHILD.
Whenever possible, in making a determination under sub. (1), the court shall consider the wishes of the child.
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