Stop grandad being near my son

[Evamarrero]

HI there. My ex partner, and my baby's dad, suffers from schizophrenia and life with him is very hard. His dad Jeff has never supported me when I asked him for addvice about his son. when our baby was born, Jeff told his son maybe the baby was not his and encouraged him to do a DNA test. The baby is nearly 8 months old and he has not seen him, did not buy him any presents for Xmas, dont ask how he is doing. My ex keeps holding hope that maybe one day his dad will love our son. I gave that man many chances and even gave him a letter to explain myself. He never replied, I dont want him near my son, now it is too late. Can I do something legal to stop him getting near my son?Thanks

[plowter]

Don't quite understand your question. Is Jeff the child's father or grandfather?

Grandparents have no automatic right of access to children under English or Scottish law. They can apply to the relevant Court but would have to make their case.

What do you mean by 'I dont want him near my son, now it is too late'?

Parentline Plus. has a useful website and Helpline that might help if you want to talk through your situation. 0808-800-2222.

[Ethel]

Jeff's the grandfather.

Were you ever married to baby's dad?
Is baby's dad named on birth certificate?

Why do you think will want to see the baby when he has shown no inclination to do so yet?

[Evamarrero]

hi, I was never married to the baby's father but his name is on the birth certificate.
He has not shown any interest in the baby so far but the last time my ex spoke to his dad he said -I would like to say the baby but not if his mum (me) is in the same room-
I dont believe the problem is with me, because even when jeff talks to his son (my ex) he never asks him how the baby is doing and thats something he can do without me.
I dont mind my ex seeing the baby but I dont want his dad near him at all. My ex agrees that his dad hasnt shown any love or interest for our baby, but at the same time he hopes that things will change for the better. I dont want to give him more chances,,he even thought I cheated on his son and the baby was not his....could I get an injuction agains the baby's grandfather?

[bednobs]

tbh i cant see why in this situation you would need an injunction or to do anything at all, seeing as the person in question does not want to see the baby, and you do not want him to either, your wishes are completely the same!

[Evamarrero]

the last time my ex spoke to his dad he said -I would like to say the baby but not if his mum (me) is in the same room-
it seems he now wants to see the baby but not me.

[bednobs]

so? let him. Maybe he has changed?

[QuercusRobur]

Only you and your baby really matter.
Your ex-partner matters too, but weird Grand-dads just don't figure at all.
Move away where he can't follow you, before you forget which way is up!
(Have you got any sensible relatives? I wish I had..does any-one have any sensible relatives?)