Grandparents’ Rights Lawyers Serving Waukesha County And Beyond

When grandparents are concerned about losing access to their grandchildren, it can be heartbreaking, especially when they share a cherished bond that they do not want to lose.

At D'Angelo & Grabow, LLP, our Wisconsin team is ready to provide the legal guidance necessary during these challenging times. We can help grandparents explore their legal options, and our attorneys give every case their personalized attention and dedication. We operate from offices in Waukesha, Wisconsin, but serve families throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, including Washington County, Sussex, Milwaukee and Pewaukee.

The Best Interests Of The Child

When courts make family law decisions, they prioritize serving the child’s best interests. If a court is considering grandparent visitation rights or grandparent custody and guardianship rights, the court will make sure it would be in the child’s best interests for a legal order to be issued establishing those rights.

This is not something done lightly, especially when the biological parents are opposed, making it nothing less than essential for grandparents to seek experienced legal guidance.

When Can Grandparents Seek Custody Rights?

There are situations in which grandparents may seek custody rights, such as during the divorce or legal separation of the child’s parents. In some cases, however, grandparent visitation rights may make more sense instead. It allows the grandparents to remain involved in the child’s rights, even if the parents retain custody.

In other situations, such as when the child is in need of protective services or if a parent passes away, it might make sense for grandparents to ask for full child custody rights. This is most likely if the child no longer lives with the parent but has a preexisting relationship with the grandparent.

Physical custody allows the child to live with their grandparent, while legal custody rights empower grandparents to make crucial decisions about education, health care and other issues.

Call For A Consultation

Successfully securing grandparent rights can be a complex process. Call us at 262-383-2700 or use our contact form to schedule a free initial consultation with our Wisconsin family attorneys.