Grandparent's Rights

Pennsylvania Grandparent Rights Attorney

It is not always in the best interests of a child to reside with either biological parent. Depending on the circumstances and the developments in Pennsylvania laws, a grandparent may have a right to petition for rights to visitation or child custody. At the Victoria Bentley Law Offices, we have more than 10 years of family law experience and are able to offer skilled and compassionate representation to grandparents. Contact our Pennsylvania grandparent rights lawyer for a free initial consultation.

When is it Appropriate to Request Rights?

It can be very difficult to recognize that your child is not currently capable of raising their own child. However, it sometimes is in the best interests of that child for the grandparent to temporarily or permanently raise the child. The most common circumstances are:

• If the parents are chemically dependent and unfit to provide care
• If the parents have a drug or alcohol addiction problem
• If there have been instances of child abuse or child neglect
• If a parent has abandoned the child

Pennsylvania Grandparent Rights Laws

In Pennsylvania, the laws regarding grandparent rights are continuously changing. Our family lawyer, Victoria Bentley, stays current with the developments so that we can provide our clients with answers and guidance regarding available grandparent rights to child custody, visitation, and child support.

If you have a question regarding grandparent rights, third party rights, or other family law concerns, please contact us for a free initial consultation.