Grandparents Beware

July 24, 2010

The best advice you can get regarding grandparents rights

Today statistics show that over 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Although it is traditionally accepted that this is hard on the parties divorcing and especially on the children involved, virtually no one talks about how hard this is on grandparents. This can lead many to conclude that though parents divorcing have many rights, grandparents have none. In fact, one truth in this is that grandparents do have fewer rights when compared to parents. Certainly, the courts have not […]
July 19, 2010

Understanding grandparents rights

In the ongoing struggle to understand grandparents rights the battles are often fought at the state level, and more specifically in local magistrate courts as judges decide individual cases based on their interpretation of previous decisions. Resources like those available at The Custody Center can help you narrow down exactly what your state laws are. There have always been cases where problems exist between parents and grandparents over the right to see and spend time with grandchildren. These days due […]
July 15, 2010

Should grandparents right exist?

One of the core debates in regards to grandparents rights is whether they actually should exist and in what form. Believe it or not, there actually is a long-running debate in the country as to whether grandparents have the right to visit their grandchildren or not. Many people believe that a child should have contact with their grandparents in order to learn the family history and to grow into a good person. They believe that a child receives a ton of […]
July 14, 2010

Where do grandparents rights come from?

Do grandparents have legal rights? If so, where do they come from? The answers are that grandparents DO have legal rights although they are often very limited, and that they come from a variety of sources. The reasons grandparents rights exist are founded in three basic legal principals. You can learn a lot more about this matter by reviewing the material available through The Custody Center. The concept of grandparents’ rights is derived from three basic legal approaches. Derivative Rights […]
July 12, 2010

Protecting your grandparents rights

Grandparents often worry about what might happen if they suddenly lose the rights they have to see their grandchildren. There is good reason to worry considering the social situation today and the current state of our nation’s laws. There are many things that can happen that can cause a grandparent to lose the right to visit their grandchildren. For most grandparents nothing could be more devastating. Some of the things that can cause this unfortunate situation are divorce, the death […]
July 7, 2010

Answers to your questions about grandparents rights

The effects of divorce on parents and children have been widely discussed and well documented, but often overlooked is the fact that family break-ups hurt grandparents as well. Often, however, the heartbreak grandparents experience is forgotten as they meet the needs of their children and grandchildren. As tempting as it may be to try to fix things, it is best to stay neutral through the divorce process. Instead of taking sides and offering unwanted advice, step back from the situation […]
July 6, 2010

Where to go first for information on grandparents rights

Too often today grandchildren become alienated from their grandparents due to divorce, separation, or other problems in marriage. Alienation of grandchildren from their grandparents does a child a world of harm. The rights that grandparents have vary from state to state.  The courts have to consider  the circumstances behind the alienation. For instance, if the child is living with both parents and the child is doing well then the grandparents can expect to lose the case.  If one or both […]
July 5, 2010

What you need to know about your grandparents rights

When parents divorce the grandparents worry about many things. Who gets the custody of children will affect the whole family, including the grandparents. Often they especially worry about their grandparents rights. Some divorce situations can get ugly with the grandparents suddenly find themselves needing to get custody. Grandparents may wonder many things during this time, such as how they can stand behind and support their child during this time with custody proceedings going on. All custody cases are different depending on […]
June 28, 2010

Which states are permissive or restrictive when it comes to grandparents rights?

Here is a little more information on the differing grandparents legal rights based on what state you live in, and how that state views grandparents rights. Remember that states tend to view these things in one of two ways, and it is important to figure out if you are in a lenient or permissive grandparents rights state or in a restrictive grandparent rights state. Resources like those available at The Custody Center can help you narrow down exactly what your […]