What are the rules for grandparents visitation in Iowa?

Full question:

My wife passed away in July of 2006. I have a son who is 2 years old. I recently started dating someone else and am in a relationship, which has changed the nature of my relationship with my parents and my in-laws (I am trying to spread out time with my son as best I can). Due to the fact that my in-laws are still greiving, they will not come to my house to visit their grandson but demand they get to see him every other weekend. They have threatened to take me to court on grounds of grandparents rights, which puts my son in the middle of a legal struggle. I have always opened my door to them to see my son and told them countless times they can see him whenever they want but they only want it on their terms. Is this something they can legally do...taking me to court for this. I fear the safety of my son for this.

  • Category: Divorce
  • Subcategory: Grandparents Visitation
  • Date:
  • State: Iowa

Answer:

Please see the information at the following links:


http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/divorce/grandparents-visitation/6460/

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