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SOME OF WHY I WROTE MY BOOK; “NO GREATER LOSS”
This article is the forward to my book, “No Greater Loss”, offered by Dr. Susanne Taft, Psychologist
Children are our legacy and the future. They need all of the resources, encouragement, and belief in their abilities that can be provided to them. Grandparents are a good source for this encouragement and can contribute greatly to their growth and development. In fact, grandparents Read More
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How does the court decide grandparents rights?
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 the custody of the child?
The main question the courts consider in deciding the custody of a child is: what is in the best interest of the child? This principle is connected to Read More
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Getting your grandparents rights written into a divorce settlement
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 no visitation.
Of course, things could also go smoothly, but do you really want to take that chance?
It is du Read More
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When can grandparents be awarded custody of their grandchildren
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 alive and capable of or interested in parenting the child.
There is a strong presumption in favor of a parent’s right to be a paren Read More
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Grandparents raising grandchildren should consider their situation and their rights
The number of children being raised by their grandparents has risen sharply since the start of the recession in 2007, according to a Pew Research Center study that found one in 10 children in the US now lives with a grandparent.
Many people have a lot of questions when it comes to grandparents custody and the consideration of grandparents rightsRead More
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What is considered by courts regarding grandparents custody
Courts grant grandparents visitation or grandparents custody to grandparents only when certain conditions provided in state statutes are met. Conditions for a grandparent to attain custody differ from those conditions required for visitation rights. A grandparent should be familiar with the conditions for either custody or visitation before determining whether to file a petiti Read More
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Grandparents rights in different states
Many states today claim that when it comes to grandparents custody rights the grandparents have no rights to visit, see or speak with their grandchildren unless the child’s parents permit such. Only if a grandparent believes that their grandchild’s welfare is in serious danger can they notify the authorities and potentially petition the court for c Read More
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The legal issues surrounding grandparents rights and custody
Many different reasons or circumstances can compel a grandparent to look into grandparents rights issues with their grandchildren. Considering today’s 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 up and help out.
Grandparents rights is a difficult legal matter, though, and often it’s hard to know where to start or get help. I discuss al Read More
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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 gr Read More
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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&# Read More
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