Let us say you have grandkids and you have determined their mom and dad are taking a trip down divorce town. They have been trying to get it done and it is affecting the kids. You want the right to take them in. So can you? Only if these so called parents will allow you. Else, they will even stop you from ever seeing these children again.
In order for the custody to happen, there are factors to determine to allow it. It can be allowed if the parents are deceased, they are not deemed fit to retain their custody, they agree to let the grandparents have the kids or if said grand people have been living with the children for a year or maybe more.
You heard that there are certain cases that this might be easy. Like, if your son and his wife died, which is horrible to even think about because he is still your son. Then if they actually agree to it. Also if the proof was enough for the court. You were hoping for the last one because there is no way in hell you are letting your grandkids suffer anymore.
You will not just fight their parents on this. You will also have a pseudo war with other relatives. It is best to avoid this situation. Imagine the stress and trauma a fight like this would do to your kids. Worse comes to worst, not only will you not have them, you might even have traumatized them for causing this uproar, despite it not being your fault.
If the dad and the mom are in the middle of a divorce, they might limit your contact with your grandkids. Seeking to reestablish your visitation, you would need to settle any disputes first before taking some sort of legal action for it. Try talking to a third party and have them be a neutral standpoint for this. If nothing else works, then you may petition for an order of visiting.
If the good thing happens, you might at least get to have visitations. Though, you will need a specific time and date to do that now. Some states do allow that so no need to worry.
On the other hand, some states do not even let that happen at all. Their law will not allow it because the parents call the shots. Unless you were ruining the relationship between parent and kid, maybe you can resolve something.
When you have shown that you are indeed capable, the court will grant you what you want. The best interests of the child will what the court base it on. As long as you do not mess with their relationship with their parents, you can proceed.
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