Grandparent’s Rights in the State of California
The parents of a child can always choose to allow their parents to visit with their children, and this can be done without getting the courts involved. For a wide range of reasons, however, parents can opt to cease grandparent visits. When this happens, the State of California provides that grandparents can petition for reasonable visitation from the court in order to see their grandchildren. To do this, however, certain requirements must be met before a grandparent is granted a visitation order. If you are seeking to uphold your grandparent’s rights, it is highly recommended that you speak to a well-established family law attorney. Southern California’s family law attorneys at RM Law Group, LLP can represent your case.
RM Law Group, LLP is highly versed in an array of family law cases, including parental rights and grandparent’s rights. The dedicated family law firm works tirelessly to make the family law system work on behalf of its clients. With offices throughout Southern California, the law firm is prepared to handle your case. Consider contacting the proficient family law attorneys at the RM Law Group, LLP for qualified legal support today.
Do Grandparents Have Legal Rights?
Based on California, when parents divorce or when one of the parents has passed away, the child’s grandparents can seek reasonable visitation from the court. In order to grant this type of request, the court system will need to:
- Determine that the child and petitioning grandparent had a preexisting relationship. The bond between the grandparent and child can be seen as important by the court, so much so that the court could determine that continuing the relationship is in the child’s best interests. Once a preexisting relationship has been established, the court will be able to consider granting the grandparent an order of visitation.
- Additionally, the court will work to balance out the existing relationships the child has with his or her grandparents and his or her parents.
The biological parents of the child will always have primary custody of the child and they will also have fundamental rights over the child to control and make important decisions for the child. This includes making decisions such as where the child will be raised and where the child will attend school. While parents hold fundamental rights, children have the right to maintain stable relationships with those who play significant roles in their lives and who have been deemed to be a good influence on their lives.
Contact an Experienced Grandparent’s Rights Attorney Today
In the State of California, under certain circumstances, grandparents can seek court-ordered visitation with a grandchild. These visitation orders can oftentimes be difficult to obtain, nonetheless, they are necessary when the grandparent has a preexisting relationship with the child. If you are a grandparent and are seeking visitation rights from the court, discuss your case with a well-versed family law attorney who has the experience you need.
RM Law Group, LLP is experienced in a variety of family law cases, including child custody cases and grandparent’s rights. With law offices located throughout Southern California, the law firm is prepared to help you work towards a favorable outcome in your case. Consider contacting RM Law Group, LLP today to obtain a free, no-obligation consultation.
Jason Martinez is a co-founding partner of RM Law Group, LLP. His practice focuses exclusively on California Family Law and community property division, including litigation and settlement of complex and high-conflict divorce and child custody proceedings. Jason understands that divorce and family law issues have long-term effects on all family members, especially the children.
