When Grandparents Get Custody

Usually, when courts award custody in cases of divorce, one of the parents is given preference. However, there are certain cases in which the court may consider awarding custody to the grandparents. Although such cases are fairly rare, it has been known to happen, particularly when the parents in question are judged by the courts to be unfit to raise the children.

If you have any questions about custody issues involving children, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800.

Grandparent Custody Cases

Because parents get precedence over grandparents where custody issues are concerned, there have to be particularly exceptional reasons for a grandparent to be granted custody. Usually, both parents must be found to be unfit for grandparents to receive custody of their grandchildren. Oftentimes, this means a history of physical or emotional abusive incidents, neglect, mental illness, or drug dependency problems.

In many cases, grandparents can request full physical and legal custody, meaning that they can make decisions for their grandchildren and live with them full-time. This is most likely when grandparents have already become the primary caregivers of their grandchildren.

If you believe that the parents of your grandchildren are not able to raise their children, or that the parent with physical custody of the children is not fulfilling his or her responsibility, it may be a wise idea to speak with a divorce attorney to learn more about custody law.

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If you are concerned about the custody of your grandchildren, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800 today.