We are often asked “Can a grandparent get a court order for visitation here in Carlsbad or North County?” California law is primarily interested in what is in the best interests of the child. While there is no specific California family law which provides guaranteed visitation rights to a grandparent, there is substantial case law on the subject that provides…
Grandparent’s Rights
Does California Family Law Provide for Grandparent Visitation Rights?
Does California family law provide for grandparent visitation rights? Is there such a thing as “Grandparent Visitation Rights” in a North County Family Law Court? While the case law continues to grow in this area of family law, there is foundation for a California or North County Family Law Court to consider grandparent visitation rights. A Court’s decision in a…
Grandparent Visitation Rights Under California Law
What are the grandparent visitation rights under California law? What happens after a bitter divorce or a family argument. A recent case brings insight into a common question regarding California family law: Can grandparents seek court ordered visitation time with their grandchildren after a North County or Carlsbad divorce? California family law is written to honor the right to exercise…
What Happens When a Parent with Joint Custody Passes Away?
A recent tragic case of a mother killed in an automobile accident serves as a perfect example for this question: “What happens when a divorced parent with joint custody passes away?” The short answer is sole custody is conferred upon the surviving natural parent in most cases. The best interests of the child(ren) will always be the principle factor considered…