Riverside County Grandparent's Rights Attorney

During a divorce situation and sometimes after the death of a parent, the needs of grandparents are left unaddressed. Because of a unilateral and sometimes even irresponsible decision made by the custodial or surviving parent, grandparents find that they are unable to continue a relationship with their grandchild(ren). Sometimes it can seem as though grandparents' rights are not important, especially in divorce litigation. Luckily, that is not the case – with proper legal representation, grandparents can be assured of their legal rights in regards to visitation with their grandchild(ren).

Parents, although sometimes well-intended, can sometimes make mistakes when it comes to deciding to deny a grandparent's right to spend time with their grandchild(ren). In the emotional turmoil of divorce, they do not always realize the damaging effect that this decision will have on their child(ren). There are situations in which grandparent's rights have legally been recognized. For instance,

• If one or both parents are deceased
• If the parents are divorced
• If the child or children are not residing with either parent
• If the parents are living apart on a permanent or indefinite basis
• If one parent is absent for more than a month and the custodial parent does not know the other parent's whereabouts

Additionally, the court will also look to see if there is a preexisting relationship between the grandparent(s) and the grandchild(ren), whereby a bond has been formed and such visitation is in the "best interests" of the child(ren). Also, in the determination of "best interests", the courts will look at the grandparent visitation between him/herself with the child(ren) against the right of the parents to exercise their parental authority. It is important to note that in Riverside, grandparents' rights to visitation may not be ordered if they would conflict with the right of parental custody or visitation by a birth parent.

Let an Experienced Riverside Grandparent's Rights Attorney Help
If you are a grandparent being denied visitation with your grandchild(ren) without good reason, then you need an experienced Riverside grandparent's rights attorney on your side! Riverside grandparent's rights attorney Michael R. Young has been helping grandparents restore their relationships with their grandchildren for many years. As a preeminent Riverside Family Law attorney, Michael R. Young has significant experience representing individuals in such sensitive matters as a grandparent's right to visitation. With a focus on domestic and family law, Riverside grandparent's rights lawyer Michael R. Young offers patience, understanding, and expert skills in helping his clients. Contact Riverside grandparent's rights lawyer, Michael R. Young today for your initial free consultation!

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