Has anyone heard of grandparents petitioning for visitation? I have a friend who is having a hard time seeing his grandkids after the death of his son. Does he have any recourse? His wife, the grandma, is also not able to see the kids. Apparently the daughter-in-law finds it too painful to see them. They are afraid she is going to move far away; however, right now it sounds as if she's a million miles away. They are barely in contact and they do not want to secretly meet with the kids. Any advice?