Does a divorced step-grandparent have any rights to visitation with their step-grandchildren?
Most likely not. I don’t believe that it has been litigated or a judge has made a decision, but we…
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If a grandchild was given up for adoption, does a grandparent have any rights to see him/her?
Yes, and that is under the Grandparent’s Visitation Privileges Act. That’s one of the four…
Can a third party who has custody of the children sue the grandparents for support?
The short answer to that is no. A grandparent who takes on guardianship is not obligated to…
What advice would you give someone who is considering seeking guardianship of their grandchildren?
As a parent or a grandparent, you’re having to choose between your adult child and your grandchild….
How can a parent regain custody of their child and end the guardianship?
The burden is on the parent to prove to the judge that the circumstances that existed, giving rise…
Is it ever possible to get permanent guardianship of a grandchild?
Yes. In fact, in family law in general, a lot of times temporary orders end up being permanent in…
Does a grandparent’s guardianship of a child terminate the parents’ rights to that child?
No, it doesn’t. That’s one of the reasons why the courts here generally look at a guardianship as…
If the parents are unable or unwilling to take care of their child, can a grandparent get actual custody?
Yes. We normally look at guardianship as opposed to custody. The word custody under New Mexico law…
What advice would you give someone considering going to court to seek visitation of a grandchild?
I would caution them to think about the larger family dynamic. If you have to sue your own child to…
Under what circumstances can a grandparent get court-ordered visitation?
Each state varies dramatically on when a grandparent even has the ability to ask a court to order…
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