It used to be commonplace for multi-generational families to live together with all adults having a hands-on role in the rearing of children. In those idyllic days grandparents played a special, part-time role. Nowadays many grandparents have more involved roles and it's usually because of an unfortunate story that left no other choice.
According to current surveys, 31% of adults are grandparents. 8% of those grandparents are regularly providing day care and 3% are raising a grandchild. It is rarely ideal for a grandparent to be the primary caregiver. However, it is a situation that is on the rise and it is affecting people of all races and socioeconomic status.
When a grandparent takes on this huge responsibility, it has a life altering …show more content…
When a grandparent requests visitation, the court will presume that the parent's decision to deny or limit visitation is proper. This forces the grandparent to prove to the judge that the parent's denial of visitation is harmful to the child's mental, emotional, or physical health. If you feel you are wrongly denied access to your grandchild, contact a Family Law Attorney to learn more about your
According to current surveys, 31% of adults are grandparents. 8% of those grandparents are regularly providing day care and 3% are raising a grandchild. It is rarely ideal for a grandparent to be the primary caregiver. However, it is a situation that is on the rise and it is affecting people of all races and socioeconomic status.
When a grandparent takes on this huge responsibility, it has a life altering …show more content…
When a grandparent requests visitation, the court will presume that the parent's decision to deny or limit visitation is proper. This forces the grandparent to prove to the judge that the parent's denial of visitation is harmful to the child's mental, emotional, or physical health. If you feel you are wrongly denied access to your grandchild, contact a Family Law Attorney to learn more about your