Grandparents Custody

June 2, 2011

Where to go for information about grandparents custody

For a lot of reasons, grandparents custody is on the rise these days. Much of this is due to the percentages of marriage that end in divorce, but there are also often factors such as the premature death of a parent, parental problems with drugs or incarceration, or financial problems tied to these tough times. Any of these things can cause grandparents to have to take responsibility for their grandkids. For grandparents, it is important to understand what custody means and […]
May 6, 2011

What you need to know about grandparent custody rights

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 […]
March 28, 2011

Getting information on grandparents custody cases

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 […]
March 26, 2011

Should I hire a lawyer for grandparents custody issues?

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 […]
February 21, 2011

Tips for grandparents raising their grandchildren

There are many reasons today why grandparents are raising their grandchildren. It is increasingly common and has accelerated over the last ten years. Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren should take these tips to become successful in their endeavors: First and foremost they have to take good care of themselves, because how can they take care of those kids if they cannot take care of themselves and goes with the saying they cannot give what they do not have. Always […]
February 16, 2011

Grandparents who want to pursue grandparents custody

Over the last two decades the numbers of children being raised by their grandparents has increased dramatically. Reasons for grandparents increasing their roles to become parents include things as diverse as parents being incarcerated, drug and alcohol abuse, divorec and abandonment and mental health issues, among others. Grandparents are keeping families together and serving as a safety net to keep children out of the formal foster care system. However, many grandparents face obstacles not encountered by biological parents, like the […]
February 7, 2011

Explaining grandparents custody

There are two principal situations when the custodial rights of grandparents come into play.  One is when the grandparents wants custodial rights over the child’s real or adoptive parents.  The other is when the grandparent wants custody over persons who are not the child’s real or adoptive parents, but who presently have custody. With high divorce rates, teen pregnancy issues, drug problems, abandonment, abuse and sometimes the death of a parent or parents, many grandparents feel the need to step […]
January 20, 2011

Consideration for grandparents caring for the grandchildren

Many people have a lot of questions when it comes to grandparents custody and the consideration of grandparents rights who are caring for their grandchildren. Grandparents who are actually caring for their grandchildren should take affirmative steps to protect their rights. This can often be done by obtaining legal guardianship over the grandchildren, or by actually obtaining an order of custody. Absent a formal legal grant of rights, grandparents may find it much more difficult to preserve their relationship with […]
January 13, 2011

Grandparents custody options

Grandparents custody is occurring with greater frequency today due to many social factors. Certainly, the number of grandparents raising their grandchildren in their homes is skyrocketing. Grandparents who take care of their grandchildren regularly, whether through a court order or because their children are unfit, may want to think about getting custody. Without legal custody, grandparents may find themselves unable to get proper medical care or take advantage of certain benefits their grandchildren may be entitled to. There are several […]