To: The Connecticut State House and The United States House of Representatives
Grandparent's rights ammendments
I need changes is " Grandparents rights" To give Grandparents more rights to see their Grandchildren specially if the Grandparents Son or Daughter passed away and after his or her passing the grandparents are not allowed to see deceased Son or Daughter child by the living parent of the child. Is cruel for both the child and the Grandparent this child is still my grandchild even if our Son or Daughter passed away.
Why is this important?
5 Years ago, My Son died at age 23 of health complications leaving a daughter then 1 year old, now she is 7 years old, after my Son died I was not allowed to see my Grand daughter again because the mother don't allow me to see her because she had a new boyfriend. I tried court but this law doesn't help me to see her; The law establishes that you should have a parent like relationship with your Grandchild; How could I have a Parent like relationship with my Granddaughter if I'm not allow to see her? I been fighting in court since then but this law doesn't support my claim. This situation has affected me and my whole family she has family in her daddy side she can't even look at and this will affect me always until is changed is cruel for my granddaughter and me not to be able to see each other again because my deceased Son can't give me the right to see her again; I lost him that is so strong and painful and loosing her too is killing me emotionally and Physically; Please I'm begging to help me please make Amendments in this law. I'm a mental health worker and I'm please asking , begging for support.