Katy Grandparents’ Rights Lawyers

What Legal Rights Do Grandparents Have in Texas?

Under Texas law, grandparents have no direct custody rights with the children, but there are situations in which custody may be permitted. The courts will examine all the facts to determine if a grandparent should be allowed to have protected time with the kids.

Some situations that may lead to custody or visitation time for grandparents include:

• The parents are divorced, and the grandparent has played a significant role in the child's upbringing
• One or both of the parents are currently incarcerated or are facing jail time
• The grandparent has already raised the child for six months or more
• The parents have demonstrated that they are unfit to care for the child (for example, the parents may have drug or alcohol abuse problems)
• The child is being abused or neglected
• One or both of the parents is away on active military service

We know that there are extremely important issues that must be addressed in these matters. We want to do our best to reduce conflict while pursuing a result that is in the child's best interest. You can depend upon us to provide you with a straightforward analysis of your case and tell you exactly what we can do to help you moving forward.

How to Get Grandparents' Rights in Texas

In the state of Texas, the burden falls on the grandparents to prove that visitation or custody of their grandchild is in the child's best interest. That means that grandparents must present proof and evidence to the courts in order to have the judge rule in favor of a custody or visitation order. 

Some examples of valid reasons to present to a judge for grandparent's custody or visitation of a child include:

• The child's parent is in prison
• The parents are abusing drugs or alcohol 
• There is verbal or physical abuse in the home
• The home is lacking of food and other necessities for a child's wellbeing

Please note, the judge will not allow for grandparents to have custody or visitation if the child's parent on their side had his or her parental rights terminated. There are other reasons a judge may not rule in favor of grandparents' rights as well. This is why securing the legal representation of a Katy grandparents' rights attorney is highly recommended when tackling this issue in court.

Your Trusted Katy Lawyers for Grandparents' Rights

Our experienced legal team is located close to home and is here to help you find answers to questions regarding grandparents' rights and other family law issues. Our office is conveniently located right off Mason Road between Highland Knolls and Cinco Ranch Boulevard.

Do you have questions about your rights as a grandparent in Texas? Schedule your consultation with one of our Katy grandparents' rights attorneys by calling (281) 990-6025 or contacting us online.