Texas Grandparents Rights Lawyers
- Are you a grandparent being denied access to your grandchildren?
- Do you want to learn more about grandparent visitation?
- Are you worried about losing the bond with your grandchildren after their parents separate?
The caring attorneys at Ritchey & Marbut, LLP can answer all of your questions regarding grandparents' rights and visitation. Contact a family lawyer at our Austin, Texas offices today for a consultation.
Grandparents and Visitation Rights
In Texas, grandparents do not have an automatic right to remain in contact with their grandchildren, although this right can sometimes be incorporated into a final divorce or custody order. A grandparent may also seek a court order awarding visitation or even file suit to become the managing conservator of the grandchild.
In general, grandparents are granted custody of a grandchild if the parents are deemed unfit by the court. Conditions which may be characterized as "unfit parenting" include:
- Abuse of drugs or alcohol by the parent
- Physical or mental impairment that prevents the parent from properly caring for the child
- Mental or physical abuse of the child by the parent
We will take the time to help grandparents understand their visitation options when they have been denied access to their grandchildren by a custodial parent. We can also help them sort through the many rules and procedures surrounding the filing of a petition for visitation or custody.
For more information about grandparents' rights and how we can help grandparents secure visitation, contact our offices in Austin, Texas. Call Ritchey & Marbut, LLP at 512-499-8061 to schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney.
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