Under what conditions will a judge grant my request for visitation with my …

The judge may order visitation with the grandchild if:
a. The parental rights of at least one parent have not been terminated; and
b. Visitation with your grandchild is in the grandchild’s best interest; and
c. At least one of the following is true;

1. Your child (a parent of your grandchild)
Has been incarcerated during the three month period prior to filing the petition;
Or
Has been found to be incompetent; or
Is dead;
2. The parents of your grandchild are divorced or have been living apart for at least three months; or
3. Your grandchild has been abused or neglected by a parent; or
4. Your grandchild has been found by the court to be a child in need of supervision;
5. Your child (a parent of your grandchild) has had his or her parental rights to your grandchild terminated; or
6. Your grandchild has resided with you for at least six months during the last two years.

Tom Conner & Steve Lindamood practice family law in Houston as Conner & Lindamood, P.C.. They have been given Martindale Hubbel’s highest ‘AV’ rating. Tom Conner is a memeber of the exclusive American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and has been board certified since 1980. Steve Lindamood is a board certified in the area of family law.