MEBlack
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I know that in many states now, step-parents have certain rights. I thought RI was 1 out of 10 states, that was explicit about visitation...as long as it was for the good of the child? My step-daughter's counselor (which her mother doesn't always follow through on!!) told both her Mother & Father, it was important for her to maintain a relationship with me.
I also have a son, who is being affected by their actions! He misses his SISTER!! Her Father is an Alcoholic, who moved out Feb 23rd then moved in with someone May 1st. My oldest Son DIED May 25th 2009, at age 17. I also have an Autoimmune disease & have been dealing with that since Feb 2009. In the 2yrs 10mos. after MY Son died & I was sick, my Husband?? Lied, Cheated, & stole $1000,00's...Now he is ISOLATING ME FROM MY STEP-DAUGHTER & so is her BPD Mother!!:''( PLEASE!! Does anyone know of Who or Where I can find out MY RIGHTS?! I have an Attorney & a good one (Thanks to my Family) he's away for 2 weeks & it's almost 3 weeks since I've seen her. PLEASE DOES ANYONE KNOW THE LAW IN RI??
:( :confused: [b]ISOLATING ME FROM MY STEP-DAUGHTER[/b]
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javajunkiee
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You need to wait for your attorney. He is the best person to advise you as to your rights in RI. I will tell you that you will need to CALM DOWN and realize that there is NO QUICK FIX. Your rights are limited and you are in for a LONG HAUL. No one here can give you the magic bullet to make this siutation better.
Wait for your attorney!
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meganb
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I posted this below but will re-post again for you....
Today, nearly half the states (23) have enacted laws to authorize step-parent visitation. Ten more states expressly granted step-parents rights to seek visitation. Thirteen additional states grant interested third parties rights to request visitation and deem step-parents as fitting within the "interested third party" definition. In the absence of state statutes on point, some courts have held that step-parents may still petition for visitation. I know that MI has this law and many, many former step-parents are getting visitation now. Take a big breath and get hold of a lawyer to see what your rights are in your state.
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finz
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[quote]You need to wait for your attorney. He is the best person to advise you as to your rights in RI. I will tell you that you will need to CALM DOWN and realize that there is NO QUICK FIX. Your rights are limited and you are in for a LONG HAUL. No one here can give you the magic bullet to make this siutation better.
Wait for your attorney! [/quote]
Well said jj
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