Grandparents’ Rights & Visitation Attorney in Marysville & Yuba City
It is possible that a grandparent may obtain visitation rights in family law proceedings in Marysville, Yuba City, and throughout the Yuba-Sutter area. To obtain grandparent’s visitation, a grandparent must show that it is in the best interest of the child.
When Grandparents Can Petition for Visitation
There are generally four situations in which a California court will give grandparents a legal right to visit their grandchildren:
- When a parent has died
- If parents divorce
- If the child’s parents are not married
- When a guardianship is implemented
Overcoming the Parental Presumption
The court has to balance the interests of the child against the traditional right of the parents to determine who has contact with their children. The court presumes that fit parents will act in the best interests of their child. This presumption weighs against the grandparents seeking visitation rights.
The grandparents will have to present significant evidence that visitation would advance the interests of the child to overcome this presumption and obtain visitation rights over the objection of the parents. Our experienced Marysville and Yuba City attorneys can help build a strong case for grandparent visitation.
Seeking visitation rights in Marysville or Yuba City? Contact Rich, Fuidge, Bordsen & Galyean, Inc. at (530) 742-7371 or visit our contact page for a confidential consultation.
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