What should I do if I miss my grandchild?

Every family is different and you know your family best when it comes to deciding how to resolve any family problems. It is recommended to first try to work out visits with the child’s parents. Talk to the parents and tell them you miss your grandchild. You may also try to have a neutral person, such as a mediator, help you with this.

Do you have the right to see your grandchildren?

Grandparents only have the right to ask for visitation. They do not have a guaranteed right to visit and see their grandchildren. If you currently have a visitation court order, you have the right to have that order enforced. How do I get to visit my grandchildren?

Do you have standing to ask for visitation with your grandchild?

You must first show that you have what “standing.” Standing gives you the right to ask for visitation with your grandchild. If one of the parents is deceased, then you have standing to ask for visits without having to show anything else.

How can I visit my grandchildren in New York?

It is recommended to first try to work out visits with the child’s parents. Talk to the parents and tell them you miss your grandchild. You may also try to have a neutral person, such as a mediator, help you with this. Each Family Court in New York City has a mediation program.

When are you not allowed to see your grandchildren?

You may be feeling shocked and angry If until recently you saw your grandchildren and then they were suddenly unreachable, you may be feeling really upset and angry. And even if there was a history of conflicts, you may still be shocked that the parents are willing to take such a drastic step.

Is it good to go to court for grandchildren?

Going to court is never pleasant, especially when it’s family against family. Not only that but it is very stressful, time consuming and expensive. This is why coming to an agreement outside of court is the best way to solve any issues with child and/or their partner in relation to your grandchild.

What happens when Grandparents lose contact with their grandchildren?

Here two grandparents describe the pain of losing contact with their grandchildren, and a third explains how she eventually rebuilt her relationship with her granddaughters, with the help of the courts. Sheila, 66, lost contact with her only grandchild, Calvin, now 16, after her son’s relationship failed.

Is there link between grandchildren and their grandparents?

When couples are torn apart by divorce or death, the link between children and their grandparents can be broken. Giulia Rhodes meets three women who endure the pain of not seeing their grandchildren ‘I wish he knew I was thinking of him’ Sheila Thomas hasn’t seen her only grandchild for 11 years.