Riverside Grandparents' Rights Attorney

Grandparents' Rights in Riverside Divorce

Divorce, legal separation or the death of one or both parents of a grandchild may put a grandparent at risk of no longer being involved in the grandchild's life. If you wish to obtain visitation rights to see your grandchildren, it is important to speak with an experienced Riverside divorce attorney right away. Unfortunately, grandparents have very limited rights to child custody or visitation. Usually the court will agree to grant grandparents visitation rights if the judge can be persuaded that it would be in the child's best interests. However, if the child's parents oppose your involvement in their child's life, it will be much more difficult for you to convince the judge that you deserve the right to visit with your grandchild.

In California, grandparents do have rights to visitation under certain circumstances. For instance, if the parents have a history of alcoholism, drug abuse, or domestic violence, the court may find it in the best interest of the child to be with their grandparents. If one or both parents have died, the court may grant visitation or child custody to the grandparents.

Divorce Lawyer in Riverside

At Hanson, Gorian & Bradford, we understand the value of a strong and loving relationship between children and their grandparents. We also understand that divorces, separations, and marital disputes can quickly become contentious, and can tear a family apart. If you are having difficulty gaining visitation rights to your grandchild, or if you have a question about your legal rights, an attorney at our office would be more than happy to meet with you to discuss your case. We understand how frustrating it can be to feel like your hands are tied, and are committed to doing everything we can to help you gain access to your grandchildren. With many years of practice and experience, we have a solid understanding of California family law, and can answer your questions, inform you of your legal rights, and provide you with the trusted advice and guidance you need.

Contact a Riverside grandparents' rights attorney to learn more about legal actions you can take towards gaining visitation or custody of your grandchildren.