I have written a few blog posts about the difficulties grandparents face when trying to obtain custody or access to their minor grandchildren if the biological or adopted parents of the child do not want them to have custody or even access. However, According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau responses, 2.7 million grandchildren are…
Read MoreHere are answers to frequently asked questions about Grandparent’s Rights and Third Party Custody: What if I am NOT the parent of the child, can I still file for custody? Generally, third party custody matters involve grandparents. However, anyone seeking custody of a child who is not their biological (or adopted) parent, the individual(s) must…
Read MoreIn Maryland, grandparents, a non-biologically related adult (third party) or non-adopted adult has an extremely uphill battle to guarantee any access to a minor child they may have a relationship with if the parent prohibits them. Even if prohibiting the relationship is not in the best interest of the child. If you are prohibited from…
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