Are You Being Cut Off From Your Grandchildren?
The concept of grandparents' rights often comes into play when a couple divorces, or when one parent is no longer in the picture. The custodial parent abruptly decides not to allow the grandparents (usually the in-laws) to have visitation.
Grandparents do not have an automatic right to see their grandchildren, but California family law is friendly to grandparents who have an established bond with the child, especially if they are suddenly and completely cut off from access for no valid reason.
The Santa Monica attorneys of Trabolsi & Levy have successfully petitioned for grandparents' rights to visitation and even grandparent custody. We can assess the unique facts of your case and advocate for your continued relationship with your precious grandchildren.
Los Angeles Grandparent Visitation Rights Attorneys
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2000 was a setback for grandparent rights. In general, grandparents cannot override the wishes of a mother and father who are still together. However, grandparents have hope when denial of visitation follows from a divorce or when one parent has died, has been incarcerated or has abandoned the child.
Santa Monica Grandparent Advocates
Our skilled and experienced lawyers are knowledgeable about the law, legal precedent and the tendencies of judges in Los Angeles County and surrounding jurisdictions of Southern California. We will assemble a strong case to continue or reinstate grandchild visitation.
Our Santa Monica grandparent custody attorneys can also petition for guardianship of an abandoned or abused grandchild, or petition for permanent custody or formal adoption if the child's parents are deceased or judged unfit.
Let us determine where you stand and if we can help. Call us at 310-584-7714 or toll free at 888-871-6245 or contact us online to arrange a confidential consultation.
