Grandparent conservatorship and access claims

Fort Worth-Dallas Grandparents' Rights Attorney

The traditional relationship between grandparent and grandchild provides an opportunity for closeness between generations.

When a couple separates or divorces, however, that relationship is often disrupted, as the courts must determine custody of the children and visitation rights of the non-custodial parent. A grandparent who has already forged a bond with his or her grandchildren may be left out of a court order or a settlement agreement.

Grandparents: Do They Still Count?

At Schreier & Housewirth, we have extensive experience handling grandparent suits in family court. The goal in a grandparents' rights case is to keep everyone's best interests in mind, especially those of a grandchild caught in the middle. Contact us today to learn how we may help you.

A fit parent has the right to make decisions as to with whom her child does and does not associate. Grandparents do have legal rights and can have standing when their grandchild is removed by Child Protective Services (CPS) from the home of an unfit daughter, for instance. Under such circumstances, grandparents may have a right to obtain conservatorship (custody) of the endangered grandchildren. In grandparent custody disputes, grandparents' rights can allow for suit for conservatorship when a grandchild's welfare is at stake.

Conservatorship vs. Grandparent Access

Often people are not aware of the distinction between seeking custody and seeking grandparent access with regard to grandparents' rights. Grandparent access involves visiting and spending time with grandchildren versus raising them altogether.

Contact an experienced Fort Worth grandparents' rights lawyer at Schreier & Housewirth for compassionate representation.