grandparents rights?

Question

how can i see what rights grandparents have

Answer 1

Do a Google search using the words (in this case I'm using Texas as the state):
grandparents rights Texas
The results will include law firms and organizations that advocate grandparents' rights in that state. In the instance of Texas, it is next to impossible for grandparents to prevail over the parents' wishes (I've researched this one for a friend and, unfortunately, her situation didn't fall within the criteria where a Court would overrule the wishes of the parents)

Answer 2

Depends what the law says in your jurisdiction. Here's what it says in British Columbia:

Grandparents have a legal right to apply for access in British Columbia. That does not mean you automatically have the legal right to get access to your grandchild. You must demonstrate that getting access would be in your grandchild's best interests.

Even if the court makes an order giving you access to your grandchild, you will not have the same rights as a parent does. Even when a court grants access to a grandparent, the amount is usually much less than would be granted to a parent.

The court must first consider what is in your grandchild's best interests, not what is in your best interests. The court will usually respect the custodial parent(s)' wishes and be reluctant to interfere with their right to determine the course of their child's upbringing. Although it is normally in a child's best interests to have contact with extended family members, generally the child's parents will decide the amount and type of access unless a court finds they are acting against the child's best interests. If your grandchild is old enough, the court will consider the child's view.

If there is conflict between you and the custodial parent(s), the court may find that it is not in your grandchild's best interests to order access.

If you apply for access, you must let the court know what the current custody arrangements are for your grandchild. If you want to go to court to get access to your grandchildren, you can use the self-help guides on this website for getting an initial order under the Family Relations Act in Provincial Court or in Supreme Court.

When you complete the forms in the self-help guide, remember that you are the plaintiff/applicant and your grandchild's parents and/or anyone else with whom the child resides are the defendants/respondents.

You can also apply for an order under the Divorce Act in Supreme Court, but you must first apply for permission from the court to do so. Talk to a lawyer about how to apply for permission if you want to choose this option.

Search key terms from this summary at legal websites in your jurisdiction.

Answer 3

Yes, any Grandparents can apply for Access to Grandchildren in for the Courts.

If any grandparents put the case for rights to access to Grandchildren, then court consider these points.

What is the applicant’s connection with the child?
what is the nature of the application for contact?
Whether the application might be potentially harmful to the child’s well-being in any way.

So if you are right according to court then the court will surely gives decisions in fear of applicant.

Answer 4

Look up family law in your state, look for secondary parties, secondary meaning grandparents and other members of family or people close to kids or spouses, that might want visitation rights, or rights to be heard. If it is a divorce case of course.

Answer 5

All 50 states fall under the grandparents rights law.
Every state has different criteria. Check your state websites & www.grandparentsrights.org

Answer 6

Why should the rights of 'grandparents' be any different to the rest of us? They are normal people - so one would assume that they have the same rights as any of us.

Answer 7

the grandparents usually have to go to court to get the rights legally if the parents won't allow visits. the court will usually order visitation with the grandparents.

Answer 8

Rights as pertains to what? Like any other Americans they have the constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Answer 9

You can check your local goverment office first they should be able to help you out, or you check out your local state goverment laws online..usually your state with.gov on the end of it....

Answer 10

If I am not mistaken, that has been over turned!