Grandparents Rights Resources

February 24, 2017

WHY THE QUEST FOR GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS IS SO HARD.

Whenever I am called on to explain why Grandparents Rights is such a tough subject I find myself deflecting  the question. The answer(s) are many and very complicated. A lot of why it is hard is that we all start too late. Most Grandparents wait til there is family unit stability trouble on the horizon to start worrying about the potential that they may not see as much of their grands as they wish. In some cases it is whether […]
March 29, 2015

THE STATE OF GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS Part 8 (Final in the series)

Grandparents Rights, while logical, are beset with many complications and unintended consequences. that is why I spelled out each of Senator East’s 6 points. The path to any semblance of fairness has to come through the states. The first 7 parts of this series outlined Senator East’s charge to the subcommittee as they took testimony regarding Senate Concurrent Resolution 40. “The purpose of this hearing is to listen to some testimony pertinent to the problems of Grandparents Visitation Rights. what […]
March 1, 2015

THE STATE OF GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS Part 5 of 8

Another  one of the 6 issue Senator East wanted considered was; 4) If access to courts to adjudicate Grandparents Visitation Rights is to be permitted, who shall bear the cost of that litigation? “The Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act gives the court discretion to assign one party’s cost and attorney fees to another party, based upon a consideration of the resources of both parties. This is an example of what has been done to allocate costs when they become a […]
October 6, 2011

Neil Taft in the La Mesa Patch Moms Council patch, on grandparents rights!

Every Wednesday, the La Mesa Patch Moms Council poses a question and invites your wisdom—and chimes in themselves. This Wed they choose to let me speak about grandparents rights, and add their views…. LMPMC: Neil Taft on Grandparents Rights
June 24, 2011

Why you need to know your grandparents rights

Are you a grandparent who is feeling wronged? Are you intending to file a law suit to enable you to visit your grandchildren? Are you feeling frustrated by the repeated refusals your son or daughter’s ex spouse is putting you through when it comes to your grandchildren and you? Do you suspect your grandchild is being subjected to child abuse, drugs or careless parenting? If so, then it is time you got to know your grandparents rights inside out. Grandparents […]
June 8, 2011

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 all of these issues in detail in my […]
May 28, 2011

Where do I get information on grandparents visitation rights?

With changing familial structures that involve divorce and remarriage, some family relationships and roles fall to the wayside. Grandparents are often victims of these changes, with their grandparents visitation rights commonly terminated upon a relationship’s demise. Because of the bond between grandparent and grandchild, it’s important to understand just what constitutes grandparents visitation rights. Grandparents’ rights are actually governed by state statutes, which are given effect in other jurisdictions via federal law. Generally speaking, grandparents’ rights to visitation fall into […]
May 2, 2011

The first step in fighting for your grandparents rights

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 […]
March 21, 2011

Grandparents rights book now available on Kindle

I wanted to let all you Kindle users know that my comprehensive grandparents rights book No Greater Loss is now available for Kindle users at Amazon.com. No Greater Loss is a new book by grandparents rights advocate Neil Taft which addresses the troubled state of grandparents rights in the USA, giving readers a across-the-board overview as well as advocating for greater recognition of the need of grandchildren and the rights of grandparents. Reading No Greater Loss will add dimensions to […]