Glen Burnie Grandparents' Rights Attorney

Visitation and Custody of Grandchildren

The law firm of Ward Pratz & Associates, P.A. represents grandparents who want to obtain greater child visitation rights with their grandchildren or even child custody. We know that as a grandparent, you have a strong interest in the well-being of your grandchildren and want to play an active role in their upbringing. Divorce commonly opens a divide in this relationship, such as when primary custody is awarded to the mother and the paternal grandparents find themselves denied the opportunity of visitation.

Maryland law and the United State Supreme Court protect the parents' right to privacy, meaning that you ultimately have to respect their wishes, but a skilled Glen Burnie divorce attorney can help you petition the judge to be granted visitation rights. It is also important to have legal representation if you are seeking custody of your grandchildren. While the courts will nearly always rule to keep families intact, if the parents are unfit to raise the children, a lawyer can help you argue that they should be placed in your care. Common grounds for this type of legal motion include abuse, domestic violence and alcohol or drug abuse.

Grandparents' Lawyer Serving Anne Arundel County

The primary consideration that affects the outcome of cases such as yours is establishing a situation that is in the best interests of the children. In any grandparents' rights action, your chances of success depend largely on your ability to demonstrate to the court that the children's lives will be enriched by having a relationship with you. We will meet with you do discuss every aspect of the case and determine the best approach for achieving your objectives

Contact a Glen Burnie grandparents' rights attorney to find out more about what you can do to protect your relationship with your grandchildren.