Spending time with your grandchildren may be one of your greatest joys in life. Being a grandparent is far different from being a parent. Instead of being responsible for a child’s upbringing 24/7, you are only responsible for loving and perhaps spoiling them a bit. If you are not being allowed to see a grandchild you have an established relationship with, you might be able to go to court to enforce your grandparents’ rights. However, courts will only help grandparents assert the right to see their grandchildren under limited circumstances. A Schaumburg, IL family law attorney can help determine whether you might qualify for court-ordered visitation with your grandchildren.
When Can a Grandparent Enforce Visitation Rights?
While having your adult child refuse you access to your grandchildren can be heartbreaking for all involved, parents do have a right to decide who their children should spend time with. If your adult child has made this parenting decision and the only issue is a family dispute, you may not be able to convince a court to override his or her choice in this matter. You may be able to get court-ordered time with your grandchildren if: