Under Florida law, grandparents, including step-grandparents are entitled to reasonable visitation with their grandchild if the child has been removed from their parent’s custody. However, their visitation must be in the best interest of the child.
What to do when you can’t see your grandchildren?
If you require professional help, it is important to get in touch with your doctor, who may refer you to a therapist or local charity. There are also online organizations such as Granpart, which specialize in supporting grandparents cope with having little or no contact with their grandchildren.
Can my parents stop me from seeing my grandparents?
Generally, a child’s parents have the right to decide whether or not their child will see their grandparents. If parents don’t live together, either parent can let the child see their grandparents during their parenting time.
What legal rights do grandparents have?
The law does not give grandparents any automatic rights to see their grandchildren. So, in almost every case, parents can keep children away from grandparents if they choose to. This doesn’t mean grandparents have no other options.
If you have this issue, perhaps you should come in and see Steve Hair. Steven W. Hair, focuses his practice as a divorce attorney, family law attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and Safety Harbor.
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