Grandparents' Rights Attorneys Serving DuPage County, IL
Strong relationships with grandparents can often be an important part of a child's upbringing. Whenever possible, our lawyers at Andrew Cores Family Law Group encourage parents to make their children available to spend time with grandparents and arrange workable visitation schedules. Unfortunately, some grandparents must engage in a legal battle in order to see and spend time with their grandchildren.
Grandparent Visitation Issues
Our firm is able to assess a situation and determine whether or not grandparents are entitled to visitation rights. In general, parents are allowed to decide on whether their children will have a relationship with their grandparents. However, in cases where parents are divorced, where one parent has died, or where one parent is incarcerated, grandparents may be able to seek visitation rights and overcome a parent's objections. If grandparents can show that it would be in their grandchildren's best interests to have an ongoing relationship with them, a court may allow them to see their grandchildren on a regular basis.
To address issues related to grandparent visitation, it is important to work with an attorney who can effectively interpret and explain the laws that govern grandparents' rights. Our firm prides itself on understanding Illinois visitation laws as they apply to grandparents. We strive to make decisions that are in the best interests of the children while keeping our clients' goals in mind.
In addition to handling cases involving grandparents, we also represent other family members, such as siblings, aunts, and uncles, in gaining visitation whenever possible.
Guardianship
In cases where a parent is absent, has serious health issues, or has experienced other problems that affect their ability to serve in a parental role, grandparents may seek guardianship of their grandchildren. By giving guardianship to a grandparent, the court is giving legal authority to a responsible individual who can act in the best interests of the child. In instances where a parent or parents are in a difficult situation and unable to properly care for their child, there are legal ways in which we may pursue a guardianship over the child for the grandparents. This can ensure that the child's best interests will be protected and that their ongoing needs will be met.
Contact Our Wheaton Grandparents' Rights Lawyers
If you have concerns about grandparents' rights, contact a lawyer at Andrew Cores Family Law Group today by calling 630-407-1225 and schedule a free consultation. From our offices in DuPage County and Kendall County, we have helped grandparents throughout Illinois gain guardianship and visitation rights.
