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There are a variety of different circumstances in which it may be appropriate for a grandparent to file for grandparents visitation rights. In the instance where a divorce has become quite bitter and a custody battle has erupted, court ordered visitation has been found to give the grandchildren a sense of continuity and stability. This is especially true in the case where the grandparents are the parents of the non-custodial parent. The visitation rights of grandparents after divorce have been […]

Grandparents form deep and loving attachments with the children in their lives. Yet when death, divorce, or estrangement tears families apart, these caretakers may find themselves without any legal right to maintain contact with the children they love. Many will have to make legal claims based on varying state laws. In my book No Greater Loss I discuss the best methods for grandparents to solidify these claims and the best practices for grandparents in their relationship with their grandchildren. All 50 […]

When it comes to grandparents custody rights, in many states grandparents have no rights to visit, see or speak with their grandchildren unless the child’s parents permit such. This means that a grandparent cannot petition the court for access to the grandchild; such a petition will likely be immediately dismissed because of the lack of legal basis to grant the request. However, if a grandparent believes that her grandchild’s welfare is in serious danger, she can notify the authorities and […]

As a grandparent, finding out that your child is getting divorced can be a reason for many worries. As custody and visitation rights for the parents are decided you must sit on the sidelines and watch as very important relationships in your life are worked out by others. It can be frustrating and frightening not to know what kind of access you will have to your grandchildren after years of seeing them regularly. When going through such a scenario you […]

Grandparents visitation rights are generally limited by family courts as the law is usually less in favor of the grandparents as opposed to the biological parents. However, in cases where both the parents are found to be derelict of their responsibilities or insensitive to the concerns of the child because of their involvement in other avocations which maybe disturbing to child’s well-being, it is possible for the grandparents to seek Grandparents visitation rights. Still the details have to be studied […]

A frequently asked question about grandparents rights is whether a grandparent who has been alienated from their grandchild by the child’s parents can seek visitation privileges with their grandchild. Whether a grandparent has a right to visit a grandchild is sometimes a complicated issue that varies by state. Whether or not a grandparent can petition the court for visitation rights to their grandchildren depends location and upon the circumstances present in their case. I go into great detail about these […]

The courts take certain factors into account when dealing with grandparents rights cases. Although courts vary from state to state there are general consistencies on what courts and judges consider before awarding grandparents rights. Here is a summary of some of the factors a court considers when it decides whether or not grandparents visitation or custody is in the best interest of the child. I go into much greater detail about these factors in my book No Greater Loss. The […]

All family professionals say that custody of any child after an agonizing separation or an ongoing divorce case is definitely one of the most heart wrenching and emotionally draining encounters any parent or grandparent could face. This is because the process involves not just adults who have the skills to move forward and go on to live a new life but more focused on what is in store for kids after the inevitable break up. Parents and grandparents are closely involved […]

Many grandparents who find themselves in situations where they are seeking custody of their grandchildren wonder if they should hire an attorney. Although you will find a lot of information about how to select and obtain an attorney in my book No Greater Loss I can give you some general observations here. The first question you must ask when considering filing for custody of your grandchildren is what is at stake? Once you decide on the importance of your efforts […]