Can Grandparents get visitation rights to see there grandchilderen? ...

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Can Grandparents get visitation rights to see there grandchilderen?

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In Ohio, the court may grant

In Ohio, the court may grant a grandparent visitation in three specific circumstances, given that it is in the best interest of the child. First, a court may grant visitation if the married parents decide to separate or divorce. Second, if the woman is unmarried at the time the child is born, the court may grant visitation to the grandparents. Finally, if one of the parents dies, the court may feel that it is necessary to grant visitation to a grandparent. However, to obtain visitation, the grandparent must file a complaint with the court requesting the vistitation. For more information about a grandparent’s visitation rights in Ohio, see http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/membersonly/127grandparents.pdf. In addition, you may want to contact an attorney to discuss your case and see if there is anything you can do to see your grandkids.

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In Ohio, the court may grant

In Ohio, the court may grant a grandparent visitation in three specific circumstances, given that it is in the best interest of the child. First, a court may grant visitation if the married parents decide to separate or divorce. Second, if the woman is unmarried at the time the child is born, the court may grant visitation to the grandparents. Finally, if one of the parents dies, the court may feel that it is necessary to grant visitation to a grandparent. However, to obtain visitation, the grandparent must file a complaint with the court requesting the vistitation. For more information about a grandparent’s visitation rights in Ohio, see http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/membersonly/127grandparents.pdf. In addition, you may want to contact an attorney to discuss your case and see if there is anything you can do to see your grandkids.