Grandparent Visitation Rights | Warren & Migliaccio

When it comes to grandparents rights in Texas regarding visitation, you may have the right to family court petitions but it also depends on a variety of factors based on law and family. To better understand how your case may be impacted, you should seek help from a divorce lawyer in Texas.

Family court petitions for visitation rights, including those of grandparents, may be filed but Texas law and family rights concerning this type of visitation may need to be addressed through a court hearing, depending on the circumstances.

In the state of Texas, it must be found that it would be in the best interest of the child for the grandparents to have visitation rights. However even this isn’t enough.

In addition to it being in the child’s best interests, at least one of the following situations must also exist under law and family:

parent-child relationship has been terminated by court order;
child has lived with the grandparent for at least 6 months;
parents are divorced;
parent has neglected and/or abused the child; and
parent has been found incompetent, is serving time in prison or has died.

There are no guarantees when it comes to grandparents rights in Texas with regard to visitation. While the support, love and nurture of a grandparent can definitely benefit a child’s life, it isn’t always in their best interest. To learn what your rights are when it comes to visitation with a grandchild, you should consult with a divorce lawyer in Texas. They can carefully evaluate the details of your case and let you know if you should proceed with seeking legal action such as family court petitions.

Contacting a Divorce Lawyer in Texas

The attorneys at Warren & Migliaccio have years of experience, and we’ll use that training to provide you peace of mind for the future, whatever the circumstances for your divorce or family law situation. From the initial consultation until the day your divorce is finalized, our Texas family lawyer team at Warren & Migliaccio is here to advocate on behalf of you and your children. Contact our Dallas law firm today at 1-888-584-9614.

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