Grandparents' visitation rights have been recognized in 40 states including Ohio for the better part of the past four decades. This legislation has allowed grandparents to gain custody rights of their grandchildren when their biological parents are no longer able to...
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Grandparents’ Rights
The value that you can add to your grandchild’s life
If you ever take time and speak with an adult who was fortunate enough to have a close relationship with their grandparent, they'll likely tell you about the many wonderful pieces of wisdom that they learned from their grandparents while growing up. Grandmothers and...
Why requesting visitation with your grandkids may not be ideal
If you're particularly close to your grandchildren, then you may find it particularly hard to come to terms with the thought of not being able to spend time with them if some type of family dispute happens. This doesn't have to be the end of things though. In states...
How you can strengthen your relationship with your grandchild
A lot of good can come from kids having their grandparents in their lives. Family strife may result in children not being able to form as close of bonds as they'd like to with their grandmothers and grandfathers though. If you and your grandkids are fortunate enough...
What benefits do children enjoy from having grandparents?
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), at least 2.7 million homes in this country and run by grandparents who have grandchildren that live with them full-time. Many of those individuals are under the age of 60 and still employed. At least 40%...
Why judges are hesitant to award custody to grandparents
While there are some instances in which grandparents are asked to step in and take custody of their grandkids out of necessity, this isn't the norm. There are far more instances in which grandparents step in to petition the court for custody of their grandchildren...
What factors do Ohio judges consider when awarding visitation?
In 1994, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that grandparents have no constitutional right to request visitation with their grandchildren. The justices later conceded that a statute must be passed if grandparents want to enjoy visitation with their grandchildren. Even...
What information do grandparents need?
When you have custody of your grandchildren in Ohio, you may want to focus on raising the kids. However, you may not always think about some of the basics of having kids in the house. As you parent your grandchildren, it is important to make sure you have all of the...
How do you successfully raise your grandchildren?
When you adopt your grandchildren in Ohio, you may not always realize how much of a challenge you are taking on. There are a few things you should consider to make sure your grandkids receive everything they need. When you first bring your grandchildren into...
What do you need to know about kinship care?
Are you a grandparent in Ohio concerned about your grandchildren because their parents are unavailable or otherwise unable to care for them? Are you thinking about taking the necessary steps to become a kinship caregiver? If so, you are not alone. At this moment,...