About two years ago, I allowed my mother to have grandparents’ rights after my child’s father stopped letting her see our daughter during a mental health episode. He did the same to me. My mom helped me pay for a lawyer, so when she took us to court for grandparents’ rights, I told the judge I was okay with her having my child occasionally because I felt like I owed her. Huge mistake. My mother has told my daughter to lie to my husband and kids’ stepdad. She has instigated arguments between my daughter’s father and me, and attempts to do the same with my husband, but it doesn’t work. She even tried to start a fight between my daughter’s dad and me while I was grieving the loss of my unborn child after I said no to letting her have my kid for Christmas. My mother only gets my daughter one weekend a month, and she’s still causing problems, unnecessary drama, and confusing my kid. I have all the evidence gathered; I just need to know what steps I need to take to get back to court. What forms do I need to fill out and mail? I can’t afford a lawyer right now.
Looks like you have to show a change in circumstances since the order was put into place and that continuing the visits creates a substantial risk of harm to the child. I don’t see anything in your post that meets the ‘harm’ prong of the termination requirements.
To terminate the grandparent visitation order, you need to file a petition to terminate or modify the current order. You have to file that motion with the court and serve it on all parties. The court then sets your request for a hearing or might send you to mediation. If your petition is deficient, the court might dismiss it outright.
Make sure you gather all your evidence before filing. The more detailed you are about the issues, the better your chances of getting a favorable ruling.
You might want to look into resources for free legal assistance. Some organizations help with family law cases and might offer guidance or representation.
Remember, you can also ask the court for mediation before the hearing. It might help resolve some issues without a full court battle.
Stay strong. Document everything, and don’t let your mother manipulate the situation further. You’re doing what’s best for your child.