September 26, 2011
I think most people would agree when we look back at our own childhoods that Grandma and Grandad play a very important role in our lives, especially if they live close by and they are […]
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September 22, 2011
Most of us know about the various battles that can happen in the court after a divorce regarding the custody of the child. You might have wondered, how does the court decide which parent gets […]
September 15, 2011
Across the country hundreds of thousands of grandparents raising grandchildren do not get sufficient rights or help. They gladly take on the role as the primary caregiver, but they hope to gain some of the […]
September 13, 2011
A new California law makes it a misdemeanor for anyone providing care or direct supervision to a person who is at least 65 years old to coerce or deceive that senior into voting contrary to […]
September 6, 2011
Grandparents raising grandchildren is not a new phenomenon. It is, however, a rapidly growing one. Census data shows that the incidence of increased grandparent involvement in raising their own grandchildren is getting more and more […]
September 1, 2011
When you are trying to gain grandparents visitation rights, it really is essential that you do things correctly. If you don’t, the consequences can be devastating. You could wind up without regular visitation, or even […]
August 28, 2011
More and more these days, people are asking me about Elder Law. As the nation ages, it has become an important part of our legal system. Grandparent rights are part of Elder Law, but they […]
August 22, 2011
In the state of South Carolina, the courts have the power to order grandparents visitation if a parent is deceased or if parents are divorced or living separately. As in all of the 50 states, […]
August 20, 2011
Check out this video about grandparents rights during a divorce in NC. This a great primer for those needing legal advice. It should help start you on your way toward finding out what you need […]
August 17, 2011
Grandparents can be awarded custody of their grandchild or grandchildren under certain circumstances. However, there will need to be a compelling reason for grandparents custody to be awarded if either parent of the child is […]