Columbia Family Divorce Law Blog
When Might Grandparents Seek Guardianship?
When Might Grandparents Seek Guardianship?
In today’s families, grandparents often step into roles that extend beyond the traditional. They can offer love, support and even primary care for their grandchildren.
Can I Get Legal Custody of My Grandchildren?
Can I Get Legal Custody of My Grandchildren?
Being a grandparent can be a joyous time in your life. You may envision an exciting future of playdates and adventures from the moment they are born.
What Rights Do You Have as a Grandparent?
What Rights Do You Have as a Grandparent?
One of the most wonderful days of your life may have been the day you first became a grandparent. Grandparenting provides many of the same joys as parenting but with fewer responsibilities, which means you can enjoy time with and spoil your grandchild.
Grandparents Custody Rights in Washington
Grandparents Custody Rights in Washington
When biological parents are capable of providing care for their children, grandparents typically do not have any inherent right for custody or visitation in the state of Washington. Landmark state and federal court decisions give parents substantial Constitutional rights to provide care without interference from others.
As a Grandparent, Is It Posible to Get Custody of the Grandkids?
As a Grandparent, Is It Posible to Get Custody of the Grandkids?
You have a very special relationship with your grandchildren. You love them, support them and you try to maintain an active role in their lives.
When Do Grandparents Get Custody Rights?
When Do Grandparents Get Custody Rights?
Grandparents play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. When parents go through a divorce, it can affect this important relationship, negatively impacting a bond that is beneficial for the kids.
Key Factors for a Successful Grandparent Rights Case
Key Factors for a Successful Grandparent Rights Case
It is important for children to have positive adult figures in their lives. Many grandparents fill this role within the lives of their grandchildren.
Grandparents' Rights in Washington
Grandparents' Rights in Washington
Given the strong bond that many grandparents in Federal Way establish with their grandchildren, one might assume that the law recognizes their right have to continued access to their grandchildren should situational changes restrict it. After all, one might argue that continuing a relationship with a grandparent would certainly be in a child’s best interests.
Can Grandparents Get Custody in Washington State?
Can Grandparents Get Custody in Washington State?
In an ideal situation, a child’s parents are able to provide a loving environment and proper care. Unfortunately, there are times when this is not possible and grandparents may want to know their options for helping out.
Grandparent and Nonparental Custody: Part 3
Grandparent and Nonparental Custody: Part 3
In this legal guide, the following topics are covered: independent custody investigations; nonparental custody when the parents are unfit; nonparental custody when the parents are not unfit; the best interests of the child; termination of parental rights; restrictions on visitation by the biological parents; domestic violence; and the definition of “parenting functions.”