Denver Grandparent Rights & Visitation Attorney
Understanding Visitation Laws
During and even after a divorce, there are often visitation issues that need to be resolved regarding grandparents. Under state laws, grandparents have visitation and parenting rights when a child is not in the care of a parent, or when they have been providing care for a child for at least six months. Grandparents can also seek visitation rights following a divorce. The relationship between a child and his or her grandparents is unique and the court will seek to preserve it whenever possible if it is in the best interests of the child. If you are a grandparent seeking visitation rights, contact a Denver grandparent rights and visitation attorney at Feldmann Nagel, LLC for legal advice and assistance with your visitation petition. We are an established family law firm that can explain the laws regarding visitation and develop a plan to help you maintain your relationship with your grandchildren.
Your Rights as a Grandparent
If you are a grandparent, you can petition the court for visitation rights to any grandchildren if:
- The marriage of the parents has been annulled
- The parents have separated under state laws
- The parents have been legally divorced
- A person other than the parent has been give legal custody of the child (excluding adoptions)
- The grandparent's son or daughter and parent of the child dies
There are also circumstances where a grandparent will not be allowed to petition the court for visitation rights, which an attorney from our firm can explain. Our firm has represented many grandparents over the years in cases involving visitation, and can provide you with professional and compassionate advocacy if you are seeking visitation rights. Attorneys at our firm are also highly skilled mediators that can help resolve disputes to prevent lengthy courtroom battles. We look forward to discussing your particular situation, and will work diligently to find a solution to your dilemma.
Contact a Denver grandparent rights and visitation lawyer for sound legal advice and representation if you are a grandparent seeking visitation.