Helping Grandparents See Their Grandchildren
Grandparents often have a special bond with their grandchildren, but that does not necessarily mean they have a legal bond or automatic rights. The family law attorneys at Nangia & Kazansky in Brooklyn, New York, know, however, that there are times when the presence of a grandparent is essential for a child's well-being.
Grandparent Rights · Child's Best Interest
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that biological parents have more say in decisions about their children — including who the children can see — than anyone else, including grandparents. There are circumstances, however, when a grandparent may be just what the child needs.
- Caregiver role: If the grandparent has an established relationship with a child, especially if the grandparent took care of the child, that might be a foundation on which to build a case for a grandparent to be involved in a child's life. A lawyer can help you sort through the facts and determine what to do.
- Unfit parents: When a child's parents are unable or unwilling to care for the child, a grandparent may be able to petition the court for guardianship.
- Best interests of the child: As in all situations involving children, the court will try to determine what is in the best interests of the child. While a grandparent does not have automatic rights, a court may decide that a grandparent is what the child needs.
Our law office works with grandparents to help them help their grandchildren. If you have questions about grandparent rights or legal issues surrounding your role as grandparents, contact us. Our law office represents clients throughout New York City.
