San Diego Grandparents’ Rights Lawyer

In California, state law acknowledges a grandparent’s right to seek visitation with their grandchildren – and even legal guardianship, in certain circumstances. If you wish to discuss your rights regarding visitation or guardianship of a grandchild in San Diego, contact Boyd Law for an initial legal consultation. Our divorce attorneys in San Diego are available to offer personalized legal advice and assistance.

Why Boyd Law Is Right for You

• Attorney Karie Boyd is a Certified Family Law Specialist, meaning she’s met the requirements to become certified by the State Bar of California as a practice-area specialist.
• Our law firm has a reputation for achieving our clients’ goals in family law cases through hard work, dedication and creative legal solutions.
• When it comes to grandparents’ rights cases, we are passionate about keeping families connected and protecting the best interests of the child. We can offer you hope in this dark time.

Your Rights as a Grandparent in San Diego

In California, grandparents have the right to seek a visitation order from a family law judge if the child’s parents are withholding the grandchild from contact while the couple is separated (other than for safety reasons). If the child’s parents are divorced and sharing custody, for example, a grandparent may be granted visitation rights if a judge agrees it is best for the grandchild.

In limited circumstances, you may also have the right to seek guardianship of a grandchild in San Diego. If there is evidence that a child’s welfare or safety is in jeopardy in their current custody situation, the courts may approve a grandparent’s request to become a guardian. However, there must be proof that assigning grandparents legal and/or physical custody is in the child’s best interests.

The Benefits of Hiring a San Diego Grandparents’ Rights Lawyer

Visitation rights are not a guarantee for grandparents in California. It is a legal right that must be fought for by the requesting party. A judge will only side against a child’s parents to grant a grandparent visitation if it is what’s best for the child’s well-being, safety and/or welfare.

The right family law attorney can help you support, present and navigate your case with a smart legal strategy. Your lawyer can fight to prove that you and your grandchild have an existing bond, for example, and that it would therefore benefit the child to maintain contact with you. 

If you’re considering initiating a guardianship case for your grandchildren in San Diego, an attorney can help you file the required paperwork, prove your fitness as a legal guardian of a minor and represent your interests in court to fight for your desired outcome.

Learn and Protect Your Rights as a Grandparent – Call Boyd Law Today

If you are in the difficult situation as a grandparent in San Diego of being blocked from seeing your grandchild(ren), contact us at Boyd Law for an initial review of your case with one of our knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorneys. 

We have years of experience handling custody, visitation, guardianship, conservatorship and grandparents’ rights cases throughout California. Our team understands what you’re going through and is here to help you understand and protect your legal rights as a grandparent.

Call (619) 375-1701 today to get in touch with our local law office for more information. We can discuss your specific circumstances in detail during an initial case review with no obligation to hire us. We are here for grandparents in San Diego.