Family law rights may extend beyond the traditional, nuclear family or household. Grandparents have long been a staple in any stable family. They can provide childcare services, advice, support, and much more. In some cases, a grandparent may provide additional financial assistance.
However, when the family dynamic changes, grandparents can be left without acknowledgment or the ability to see their grandchild. In cases of divorce or parental death, grandparents may need to fight for their rights to continue the relationship with their grandchild.
At the Baghdaserians Law Group, Inc, our Pasadena grandparents’ rights attorneys will work tirelessly to help you through this difficult time. We will utilize our abundant resources and skills to ensure you and your grandchild can maintain your bond.
Seek the counsel of our family law attorneys today and schedule a case evaluation by clicking here or calling (626) 460-9525.
According to the state of California, “a grandparent can ask the court for reasonable visitation with a grandchild.” However, certain conditions must be met, including:
For example, if the parents are married, a grandparent cannot assert their right to visitation as this would undermine the parents’ rights to make the decision.
A grandparent may petition for visitation with a grandchild in the following circumstances:
A grandparent may also petition the court for visitation when their grandchild, whose biological parent has passed away, has been adopted by a stepparent or grandparent.
Courts have held that if a fit parent decides to deny a grandparent visitation, that grandparent must overcome a presumption that that parent’s denying visitation to the grandparent is in the best interest of the grandchild. This can be a steep hurdle to climb since it has been held that a fit parent receives deference in decisions about visitation.
Grandparents can demonstrate their bond to their grandchild by providing the court with:
California courts usually wish to preserve the relationship between grandparent and grandchild. If you believe you have a right to see your grandchild and are being denied visitation, contact the Baghdaserians Law Group, Inc today.
The Baghdaserians Law Group, Inc is exceptionally talented at litigating complex family law matters. Our family law attorneys have decades of experience representing the rights of Southern California residents.
Our clients come through our doors to be treated as individuals. We believe every family law matter should be handled with dignity and respect for the uniqueness of each circumstance.
The firm principal, Attorney Patrick Baghdaserians, has practiced family law exclusively since 2007. As opposed to other firms, the Baghdaserians Law Group, Inc focuses on providing the best legal service in family law possible.
Attorney Baghdaserians became a certified family law specialist in 2014. A State Bar Certified Specialist recognizes attorneys who have gone beyond the standard licensing requirements. Attorney Baghdaserians has a long track record of success and consistently goes above and beyond for his many clients.
If you are a grandparent seeking rights to your grandchild, let the highly recognized legal team at the Baghdaserians Law Group, Inc represent your interests today.
Mediation is a tool that’s often used in child custody cases when two parents (usually spouses who are getting a divorce, although there are exceptions) wish to come to mutually satisfactory agreements regarding child custody but may struggle to do so on their own. A mediator is a neutral third party who can facilitate civil discussions between both parties in an effort to resolve their disputes.
Sometimes, a Pasadena mediation attorney can offer similar help when grandparents wish to assert their rights. Although it may be necessary to file a petition and work through the court system if the parents of your grandchildren refuse to acknowledge your rights, mediation may prove helpful if they’re open to the idea.
Resolving grandparents’ right issues with the assistance of a Pasadena mediation lawyer offers such benefits as:
The primary reason you may enlist the help of a Pasadena grandparents’ rights attorney is to pursue visitation rights. That said, there are other rights grandparents sometimes have in California that are also worth addressing. They may include the following:
If any of these issues are of concern to you, discuss them with a Pasadena grandparents’ rights attorney when reviewing your case. We’ll ensure we thoroughly understand all your goals.
Patrick Baghdaserians has handled several cases relating to the rights of grandparents.
Under the law, grandparents already start their cases at an uphill battle. This is why having an experienced family law attorney who has dealt with these issues specifically, and from other perspectives of family law disputes, is crucial. An experienced family law attorney who has already overcome such uphill battles is essential in overcoming the legal obstacles that are placed before grandparents who simply want to make sure they are a part of their grandchildren’s lives.
Contact our Pasadena grandparents’ rights attorneys today and schedule an initial consultation by clicking here or calling (626) 460-9525.
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