Do Grandparents Have a Legal Right to See Their Grandchildren? - AARP Bulletin Family

Hear Ye Hear Ye Do Grandparents Have the Legal Right to See their Grandchildren The Verdict

Some state courts have ruled that grandparent visitations violate federal and state constitutions

The Maryland Court of Appeals reasoned that the U.S. Constitution protects the Koshkos’ right to parent and that making visitation decisions is significant to this right. directly and substantially interfered with the Koshkos’ rights, the court ruled, by allowing the state to become involved in the parents’ decision-making process. Before the lower court could order grandparent visitations, it had to first find that either the Koshkos were unfit parents or that there was an exceptional circumstance requiring the grandparents’ visit. The Court of Appeals sent the case back to the lower court to make this determination. On April 7, 2008, the Circuit Court found no reason to interfere with the Koshkos’ parental rights. If the Hainings wanted to see their grandchildren, it was up to Andrea and Glen Koshko. Read the in your state. Robin Gerber is a lawyer and the author of Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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