Can a great aunt get visitation

[Mommyof2ga]

Jurisdiction

Tennessee

Question so I have a son and the great aunt is trying g to taker to court for visitation can she do that

 

[adjusterjack]

the great aunt is trying g to taker to court

There is no "trying." The great aunt has either filed something in court or she hasn't.

Have you been served with a summons to court on the matter?

can she do that

Can she file in court?

Of course.

Can she win?

I can't guarantee yes or no. A lot depends on the circumstances.

The following website has a very comprehensive explanation of grandparents rights (virtually none). (Aunts, uncles, and other relatives likely have less rights.)

Tennessee Grandparent Visitation Rights Law

It discusses case decisions and cites statute numbers. You can google the case names (or use google scholar) and read the full decisions and you can read the TN statutes at:

2015 Tennessee Code

If you are (or have been) served with court papers, come back to this thread to discuss.

Meantime, it's up to you if you want to deny visitation or allow limited visitation at your home to see how things go.

Try keeping in mind that older relatives tend to dote on children so it's often a big advantage for children to have that kind of relationship.

Of course, if there is some kind of issue with the aunt, you are the one who says yes or no, and it appears that no court will fault you on that.

 

[Betty3]

Question so I have a son and the great aunt is trying g to taker to court for visitation can she do that

She can take you to court but whether she will win or not we can't say. We don't have any details re the circumstances. At this time, since there is no court order, it's up to you whether to allow her to see your son. Don't know why you object to letting her see him.