Can I get custody of my grandchild who has teenage parents?

My 16 yr old son and his 15 yr old girlfriend are having a baby. I think they should NOT!!! get married and should stay in school. Should I just help them raise this child or seek custody.

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6 Responses to “Can I get custody of my grandchild who has teenage parents?”

Angel Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Legally i think u have to prove that they r unfit…. i would just try to help them then if they do just a horrible job u need to have solid undoubtable proof that they r doing something horrible then take them to court but it might backfire and the child might go to foster care and u might never see it
Kira Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
You can’t get custody unless they’re very unfit parents so I guess you are left helping them raise it, although really they should be taking responsibility for it and doing as much of the work as possible themselves.
Loren Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
This cannot be a serious question from an adult…..

But anyway, unless you can prove that your son and his girlfriend are unfit to be parents then you will not get custody…..Age does not define good parenting skills, which you have demonstrated. A mature, responsible adult would not have to ask this question at all.
♫band_geek♫ Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
I would be there to support and give advice. I don’t think you can seek custody unless there’s a reason why they are unfit parents (which being teens alone doesn’t count as that).
Xander's Mummy - Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
you won’t get custody unless they are bad parents. You need to be supportive, they know they’ve made a mistake and they’re trying to make the best of a bad situation. We teach children from a young age the importance of family and sticking together, how can you condem them for wanting to do that? It’s a hard situation and i feel bad for you, you should encourage them to continue some kind of study/ learning programme still of course.
Mrs. Naumann Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Alright this is my opinion so please do not take it wrong. They are young and yes they may have made a mistake but it doesn’t mean they cannot be parents and raise a baby. how about you give them a chance? how about you help them if they need it? don’t be demanding or say your doing this or that wrong, just help. Do not over step cause in many cases this will hurt you and you cannot take custody unless they are unfit as parents and you have to have proof. be a grandma and raise your kids and take care of your life, don’t try and take there child.

My husbands b*tch a** ex mother in law took custody of is daughter and he hasn’t talked to her in years. she used crap from when he was a kid. he has no rights. he hates this lady with a passion and he lost his child in the process. do you really want to be that person? you are GRANDMA not mom or dad you will never take their place. Offer assistance or help if they need it other than that back off.