How do I deal with not being able to see my grandchildren?

Steps to Acceptance

Realize that your own parenting might not be to blame.
You might find it helpful to keep a journal of how you are feeling.
Join organizations that advocate for grandparents’ rights and look into your legal rights of visitation.
Work on repairing the broken relationship if you can.

What to do when grandparents are denied access to their grandchildren?

When grandparents are unfairly denied contact with their grandchildren, it can be heartbreaking for the grandparents and grandchildren alike. Although suing for visitation rights is a possibility, the most productive approach is resolving family disputes before estrangement is on the table.

Can a court deny a parent visitation rights?

There are clear indications that the violent parent has threatened to harm the child or flee with the child. Visitation rights are not guaranteed and can be suspended, denied, or restricted if the court decides that such changes are in the child’s best interest.

What happens if you go to court for grandparent visitation?

Financial hardship on parents often translates into hardship for children. Another cost of going to court is a loss of privacy. Testifying in court means sharing one’s family disputes with a number of people, Karen A. Wyle, an appellate attorney acquainted with grandparent visitation disputes, said in an email interview.

Can a grandparent Sue to see their grandchildren?

The grandparents may have heard that they have a legal right to see their grandchildren, and, if the family rift appears to be permanent, they may consider litigation. This reaction is understandable. Being cut off from grandchildren can be agonizing, especially when there has been frequent and close contact between grandparents and grandchildren.

What you should know about visitation rights for grandparents?

Legally speaking, grandparents do not automatically have the right to visit their grandchildren. Like anyone else, the parent the child is living with does not need to allow you to see your grandchild. This is a common concern for grandparents, especially if your grandchild is living with their other parent instead of your son or daughter.

Can grandparents sue for visitation?

Grandparents can sue for visitation only if there is clear and convincing evidence that withholding visitation will be harmful to the child. This is a very high standard that is not the same as the usual “best interests” standard.

What rights are guaranteed to grandparents under PA law?

The PA statute on grandparents’ rights also states that Grandparents can petition (and have adequate legal standing) for physical and legal custody of a grandchild. The court, as is the standard in Pennsylvania custody cases, determines what is in the best interest of the child in making this determination. The grandparent, however, has to have a significant relationship with the child.

Do grandparents have legal rights?

All states of the United States have addressed grandparent visitation in state law. In Canada, six provinces and one territory have legalized grandparents’ visitation rights, and grandparents can still sue as interested parties in the other areas. Oct 19 2019