Comments on: Visitation Rights of Grandparents in Georgia

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:16:25 +0000

Sometimes I wonder why grandparents have to seek rights too, since they were not really involved in some issues. I guess rules are rules. But why do they have to seek visitation rights to every state a child lives. So not good.

By: Max

Max — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:56:55 +0000

If you are the grandparent petitioning for visitation, be prepared to testify about your relationship with your grandchildren, your relationship with the parents, any custody or visitation arrangements you had before the court action, and the last time you saw your grandchildren. Also, be prepared to discuss your personal history, including any medical troubles or problems with the law. Remember that the court is scrutinizing you to decide whether you should spend time with a child — and the judge won’t hesitate to pry into personal matters.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:54:31 +0000

In Georgia, the law does recognize certain grandparents’ rights, which comes up in a number of different ways. Often, it is in the context of a divorce, or in the even of the death of a parent. The rights of grandparents in Georgia also come up when a child has been living with their grandparents.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:44:37 +0000

It is a terrible example for children when parents do not let them see their grandparents. Indeed, it hurts the parent-child relationship too. Children become insecure and afraid of their parents. Many wonder if their own parents will get rid of them too if they are not “good.” Additionally, children have to lead a double life when they love their grandparents. They are afraid to tell their own parents they love and miss their grandparents for fear their parents will be angry with them.But many children reconcile with their grandparents as soon as they come of age.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:41:52 +0000

Problems usually occur when there has been a nasty divorce and your child’s ex-spouse has custody of the children. For whatever reason, he or she decides to deny you access to your grandchildren. Fortunately, many state laws now provide reasonable visitation rights for maternal and paternal grandparents. However, since legislation varies widely from state to state, even if you win your case in one state, you will have to start all over again if your grandchildren move to another state.Very heart breaking.

By: Christy

Christy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:30:01 +0000

Yes all this is very true and the circumstances under which grandparents could seek grand parenting time, and the nature and amount of time which could be made available, varied from state to state.

By: Jane Robertson

Jane Robertson — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:46:18 +0000

It is not easy on grandparents when they have to get legal rights just to visit their grandchild especially the very old ones .It can be pretty complicated and tiring for them.Most times legal right is given despite the state of residency,as far as you abide by the rules.I really think the secret to it all is a good lawyer.