In some instances, the courts may grant grandparent visitation rights. Any grandparent that has a pre-existing bond with a grandchild can file a petition for visitation rights in California. The court will consider whether it is in the best interest of the child to grant grandparent visitation, but they will also look at several other factors
There are several situations in which a court will consider granting grandparent visitation rights. These include:
- When a parent has died
- When a stepparent adopts a grandchild
- When married parents are living separately or meet certain other requirements
If you are considering filing for grandparent visitation rights, it is essential to get your petition right. The experienced attorneys at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP can help you do that.
