Grandparents Rights Resources

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 […]
June 25, 2010

Knowing your grandparents rights

More grandparents are becoming educated with strategies and information about how other grandparents are winning custody and visitation rights in the family courts. If you are a concerned grandparent seeking information and strategies on grandparents rights and how to win grandparents visitation rights or custody you would do well to go to a resource like The Custody Center and get the information you need. Don’t wait until you go to court to find out what will happen as that may […]
May 21, 2010

What are your grandparents rights, and how to protect them

The legal controversy pertaining to grandparents rights is relatively new and filled with uncertain case law. Unfortunately for grandparents, the law is often not on their side and grandparents may have little opportunity to protest. In some states this is more true than others. In some states grandparents can institute a court proceeding to seek to obtain visitation with their minor grandchildren. But grandparents need to overcome the public policy precedent of allowing parents to raise their children as the parent or parents […]
May 16, 2010

What are grandparents rights, and how do you obtain them fast?

Grandparents’ rights refer to rights grandparents possess to see and have contact with their grandchildren, usually after something like a divorce or other split in a family unit has occurred. While the rights of custodial parents are often considered of foremost importance, in some jurisdictions courts may allow visitation or access to grandchildren that is actually against the wishes of custodial parents. Grandparents may be successful in gaining access to their grandchildren if the grandparents can build a strong and […]
May 1, 2010

Factors which go into grandparents rights

Courts convene to consider the extent of grandparents rights in any custody or visitation case, the one huge overriding factor is the standard of Best Interest of the Child. Courts in every jurisdiction across the country must consider the best interests of the child standard  when granting custody or visitation rights to a grandparent. The factors which determine that “best interest” are of primary importance to the court when considering what to do. Basically, if you are involved in this […]
April 9, 2010

When grandparents become the parents again

If you are a grandparent then you already know the joy of a grandchild.  Your own child (the grandkid’s parent) may be amazed at how the strictest parent they ever knew is now the biggest pushover they have ever known.  Even though you said no to your kids about everything  the word might never out of your mouth now for your grandchildren. However, many grandparents have taken the grandchildren into their homes. This changes things a great deal and the […]
March 3, 2010

There are grandparents rights and there are grandparents rights

In the news almost every day we learn of some very sad and nearly impossible to comprehend situations of child neglect and abuse.  Here in Charlotte North Carolina the other day a woman left her 4 young children sleeping completely alone in a home with a kerosene heater in the bedroom.  The house caught on fire and a seven year old daughter and 4 year old son survived but tragically their 1 and 2 year old brothers perished in the […]
February 26, 2010

How do the courts determine grandparents visitation rights?

A lot of different factors go into determining grandparents visitation rights when it comes to grandchildren and the courts. There are some general guidelines for grandparents rights, but each state has different laws and factors. Case law shows that most states take into account the following factors when determining grandparents visitation rights: 1. The needs of the child, including considerations of physical and emotional health of the child, the safety of the child, and the welfare of the child. 2. […]
February 22, 2010

Grandparents rights to see children

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 of one or both of the parents, or just a disagreement with the parents. The reason it happens does not matter what does matter is that fact that the situation is detrimental to the grandchildren as well as […]