I don't know how Tennessee state law is over there regarding this but i know that a judge would see it as you've been the legal guardian and parent over this child since he was 10 months old and now the child is 7 years old..For your daughter to be able to regain custody of her son she would have to PROVE that she's a fit and stable parent..One that she WASN'T 7 years ago, Has she given up her rights completely to her son? If so then she has no chances of getting her child back. Being a parent is something you can't just put on hold for 7 years and then reclaim back..Being a parent is permanent, If i was the judge i would see you as the legal guardian and caretaker of this boy, No one else. I wish you luck in this.

That depends on the circumstances revolving you gaining of custody and her deciding she wanted custody. I hope at the very least she gets to see her son, It is better for him to know a bad mom than no mom.

First, do you have legal court custody of her son? if so, what were the circumstances of the court giving you custody, in the beginning? If your daughter was an unfit mother, she is going to have to prove to the court that she has changed and has her son at heart. she is going to have to prove a suitable living condition and source of income for the child. The court is very protective of children and her background will be thoroughly searched, before any changes are made. If your daughter cannot supply the above, the chances of her gaining custody is very slim.

Impossible to say with so little information but put it this way, what will be, will be and what you have to keep in mind is the child and what is good for him and not because it is something that you want for yourselves. If there is no good reason why he should not live with her and the courts are satisfied then they may decide to move him over gradually starting with visiting. The child's view will also be taken into account. Be careful not to influence or discredit the mother to the child at all. Even if it does not go the way you wish and he ends up with his Mother, this does not mean all contact will cease and you will never see him again at all - this can all be negotaited. Try to keep in mind that this is not about either side winning or being right, it is not a competition between the mother and yourselves, never has been, never should be - there is no moral highground to take and one side should not look down upon the other with winning the fight being the main motivation for doing anything at all. If this does happen, the one who will ultimately pay the price is the child. Try as much as possible, to keep this in mind, whether or not the Mother does (she may very well not) - this is not about her or you, just him. Get yourself a solicitor or whatever and find out the information you require. If she is responsible and there is no reason (now) for her not to be a Mother to her child, don't deny her this because you are attached. Equally, if she is not, fight tooth and nail. Remember, one day this child will want to meet with his Mother and will ask questions and, if he remains in your custody, you must answer honestly and without bias whatever your feelings are. This must not become a competition because he will, at some point further on, realise this and become resentful of both or either side. Good luck and do the right thing and have the right attitude however hard it may be. Do not expect her to have the same outlook, she probably won't. Be the hero this little boy needs right through to the end.

i am in the same boat,i have had my grandson the day he was born he is now 3,his mother my daughter see's him every other sunday,i dont want to get in a battle with her over this because she is my daughter.but she is not fit to care for him now she is no longer with the father she is now seeing someone who the police know very well been in trouble for stealing and so on so maybe someone can give me some advice.