Grandparents Rights Resources

February 28, 2011

National and state answers on grandparents rights

Today there are more instances than ever where grandparents are seeking court ordered grandparent visitation rights. There are many factors that have led to this: the increase in children born out of wedlock, the increase in the divorce rate, an increase in the propensity for a single custodial parent to move to another location, and a general decrease in society’s valuation of grandparent relationships. Unfortunately there is not a lot of uniformity between the laws in states about how to […]
February 25, 2011

State to state differences in grandparents rights

Trying to figure out what grandparents rights actually are is hard enough, but here in the USA we have to grapple with the fact that every state does things a little different. There is no national uniformity on these issues and every year we see state court challenges, some that side with the proponents of grandparents rights and some that do not. Unfortunately, laws regarding things like grandparents visitation rights and grandparents custody issues are not uniform, and much depends […]
December 23, 2010

Researching your grandparents visitation rights

Researching your grandparents visitation rights it not as hard as you might think. Whatever aim you will have, you may need tips, ideas, and good advice to assist you to achieve it. It’ll be much easier to reach your goal if you know what to do and what to stay clear of. Presented here are three important guidelines to help you achieve your goals. Usually when you use the following pointers you’ll enhance your possibilities to have improved final results. […]
October 31, 2010

Getting the facts about grandparents custody rights

The rise in grandparents custody today can be attributed to many things, especially the percentage of marriages that end in divorce. You can add to that parental problems with drugs and alcohol, financial issues, criminal issues, and the premature death of parents. In these tough times many things can cause grandparents to have to take responsibility for their grandchildren. There is a lot of happiness that comes along with raising grandchildren, but there are also many problems that can come […]
October 29, 2010

Should I hire an attorney to seek my grandparents rights?

Although you will find more information about how to select and obtain an attorney in my book No Greater Loss 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 that should help you decide whether to hire an attorney. Although there are no hard and fast rules about hiring an attorney, the following general rules will likely apply to your case […]
September 23, 2010

My New Grandparents Rights Book – Now Available

I have just published the definitive volume on Grandparents Rights today. My new book No Greater Loss: The Guidebook to Today’s Grandparents Rights is now available in print. It contains everything you need to know about Grandparents Rights regarding visitation, custody, guardianship and much more. I have written this book to help bridge the gap between Logic and Law. Grandparents have provided and still provide so much caring continuity in our extended families…and yet there is a danger that these […]
September 8, 2010

Grandparents Rights: Are they slipping away?

Grandparents Rights are not something that are given to us.  It is incumbent upon us to be proactive.  I don’t mean that we take something from someone as much as we give something to the most important people in our lives.  In today’s legal climate the best way to insure your Grandparents visitation rights is to be so much a part of your grandchildren’s lives that you are virtually indispensable.  If you take every opportunity to create those magic moments […]
July 27, 2010

How to establish your grandparents rights

You don’t need to spend a fortune on a lawyer to go over your grandparents rights with you. Fortunately, there is a helpful resource in The Custody Center that spares you the pain of high legal fees and will get you informed and up to date on exactly what your grandparents rights are in your situation. By using the resources of The Custody Center instead of a lawyer you can easily make yourself informed of your grandparents rights but at […]
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 […]