Rights to Visitation and Custody
All About Grandparents Visitation Rights
Grandparents who have been denied contact with grandchildren need answers on a variety of subjects, from how to resolve family conflicts to how to sue for grandparent visitation rights. Clickable links take you to a variety of resources.
Safeguarding Your Visitation Rights
If your child is going through a divorce or has a troubled relationship with a partner, as a grandparent you should be concerned about your rights of visitation with your grandchildren. Here are some strategies that could help if you ever have to go to court over visitation rights.
What Grandparents Should Know Before Suing for Visitation Rights
Grandparents who have been cut off from grandchildren may consider suing for visitation rights. Before entering into litigation, they should have a good idea about what it will cost in money and stress, as well as how suing for visitation rights will affect the grandchildren involved.
Troxel v. Granville Impacts Grandparents Visitation Rights
In the 2000 case of Troxel v. Granville, grandparents sought to overturn the decision of their grandchildren's mother to limit their visitation rights. The U. S. Supreme Court decided in favor of the mother, sparking an ongoing revision of state statutes governing visitation rights.
Grandparents Visitation Rights and Other Grandparent Rights
Very few issues stir the emotions like the issue of grandparents rights. Where emotional issues are concerned, it's always good to have the facts. This overview of grandparents visitation rights provides information that all grandparents should know.
6 FAQs About Grandparent Visitation
Find answers to some lesser-known aspects of grandparent visitation rights, such as whether trying mediation is a good idea.
Grandparent Visitation Rights State by State
All of the 50 states of the United States address the topic of visitation rights of grandparents. The statutes vary greatly state by state. These summaries of state visitation rights also link to the actual state statutes.
Seeking Grandparent Visitation Rights? These Resources May Help
If you are seeking resources about grandparent visitation rights, these sources may help you. Some are specifically devoted to the topic of grandparents rights, and some include such information among other resources.
The Emotional Toll of Losing Contact With Grandchildren
Losing contact with grandchildren exacts an emotional toll on grandparents, especially when they are not exactly sure where they went wrong. Here are some of the feelings you may be experiencing, along with some strategies for coping.
Is Family Mediation Appropriate for Disputes About Grandparent Visitation?
Grandparent rights cannot be secured with monetary considerations, as these court cases illustrate. Such financial considerations could induce parents to act in a way that would not be in the best interests of the child.
Can Grandparent Rights Be Secured With Monetary Considerations?
Grandparent rights cannot be secured with monetary considerations, as these court cases illustrate. Such financial considerations could induce parents to act in a way that would not be in the best interests of the child.
Why Can't Grandparent Visitation Laws Be Uniform?
Winning visitation with grandchildren is often complicated by the law of uniform grandparent visitation laws. If you've ever wondered why laws are so diverse, here's the answer.
Which State Has Jurisdiction in Grandparent Visitation Cases?
Suits for grandparent visitation are often complicated because grandparents and grandchildren live in different states. Learn which state has jurisdiction when grandparents and grandchildren are living in different states.
Can Grandparents Represent Themselves When Seeking Visitation?
Grandparents who have been denied contact with their grandchildren may wonder if legal representation is necessary to seek visitation rights. Can grandparents represent themselves?
Can Grandparents Be Awarded Virtual Visitation?
Since the advent of video calling, virtual visitation is being specified for non-custodial parents and may be a part of grandparent visitation arrangements.
Advice for Grandparents Who Have Lost Access to Grandchildren
Grandparents who have been denied contact with their grandchildren must carefully consider their next step. They can negotiate with the parents of their grandchildren, or whoever has custody. If negotiation fails, they may choose to seek legal remedies to regain access to their grandchildren.
How to Start a Support Group for Grandparents
Grandparents who are estranged from their grandchildren need an ear to listen, and sometimes they need advice. A support group for grandparents can provide both.
Family Disputes That May Lead to Grandparents Being Denied Contact
Grandparents involved in family disputes should try to resolve those disputes amiably in order to avoid losing contact with their grandchildren. Learn more about family disputes and techniques for resolving them.
A Precious Bond: How to Preserve the Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship
Grandparents need this book if they are concerned about preserving the grandparent-grandchild relationship. Author Susan Hoffman gives advice about how to avoid problems and how to sue for visitation rights if the problems cannot be avoided.
A Precious Bond: Documentary Film for Estranged Grandparent
This documentary film was created by Advocates for Grandparent Grandchild Connection, the organization founded by Susan Hoffman, who successfully changed the law in California regarding grandparents' rights.
Support Groups for Alienated Grandparents
Support groups for estranged grandparents can be difficult to locate. Florida, California and Washington State host groups for alienated grandparents under the auspices of several different organizations.