New Orleans Attorney Fighting For Grandparents’ Rights

Grandparents’ rights are the rights of a grandparent regarding visitation and custody of grandchildren. Depending on the circumstances, grandparents in Louisiana have the legal right to request reasonable visitation with their grandchildren. This is a right that can only be exercised by biological grandparents.

At Betsy A. Fischer & Associates, LLC, we are here to advocate for the rights of grandparents during the divorce process. We recognize that they can be in a difficult position throughout it and have the knowledge and experience to push for the time and access they want to their grandkids during it.

When Can Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?

There are various circumstances when a grandparent can have visitation rights even if the parents are still together, but this is only for extraordinary circumstances, which include:

• One of the parents has been imprisoned or has been deemed legally incapacitated
• One or both parents have a hazardous controlled substance addiction
• Due to a parent’s abuse or neglect, the child is placed in foster care

In order to get visitation rights, the grandparents have the burden of proof. They must demonstrate a legal right to court-ordered time and that the planned visits are in the best interests of the child. In rare cases, grandparents can obtain custody of the children if the court finds that living with the parents would be detrimental to their health and not in their best interest.

Experienced And Compassionate Representation For Grandparents

No matter the situation you face as a grandparent during divorce, we are here to represent your interests during such an emotionally vulnerable moment for your family. Our goal is to help you maintain strong bonds with your grandchildren if it is in their best interests. We always try to compromise and negotiate with other parties involved when dealing with these matters. However, if tensions escalate or other disagreements arise, we are not afraid to fight for you and your grandchildren’s best interests in a court of law.

Your Questions And Concerns Are Our Priority – Reach Out Today.

As a grandparent during divorce, you can have a lot at stake as well. Because of this, you may have a number of questions and concerns about your rights, obligations and responsibilities for navigating these matters. We are here and happy to address them. You can get them addressed by scheduling a consultation by calling us at 504-688-6953 or emailing us.