A grandchild is truly a gift. To welcome such an addition into your family is to embrace the unique bond that a child has with their grandparents. As you seek to build a loving, meaningful relationship with your grandchild, however, quarrels with their parents can present a hurdle. In extreme cases, a parent may even decide to remove a grandparent completely from their child’s life. If you have found yourself in this situation, you may be feeling overwhelmed with helplessness. Fortunately, in the state of New Jersey, you have rights as a grandparent. At Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador, we help individuals in their efforts to establish visitation rights to their grandchildren. Our accomplished team of family law attorneys knows how much you value your relationship with your grandchild, and we can help in your efforts to maintain it.
Family disagreements happen, and in some cases, they escalate severely. When a tumultuous relationship with your child becomes untenable, they may resort to vengeful tactics such as keeping you from your grandchild. If such an act occurs, you can apply for visitation rights. The court will weigh several factors before approval, including:
Our firm recognizes that these can be difficult circumstances. We can guide you through the visitation application process so that you can make the best case possible, and we will work with you at every step along the way.
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