My sons former wife has asked him to sign papers so that her new husband can adopt his daughter. My son likes the man and feels that hes very good to his daughter, but doesnt want to give up his visitation rights. He doesnt have a lot of financial resources. What are his recourses? Also, do grandparents have visitation rights?

Contrary to what you often see on the Silver Screen, a child can have only one father, legally, and if your granddaughter is adopted, your sons rights as a parent would be legally terminated. If your son wants visitation rights -- or any other rights -- where his daughter is concerned, he shouldnt consent to her adoption by someone else.

Grandparents rights are a trickier subject. You would be best off to talk to a lawyer who knows about any recent local statutes and court decisions that might affect your rights to see your granddaughter.