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As a grandparent you may be wondering if you have a right to see your grandchildren. Sadly, the answer is no and there is no change in the law expected in the near future.
This is despite the fact that:
The best and most effective way to resolve any issues about seeing grandchildren is to try and reach an amicable agreement. Where this is not possible, grandparents can make an application for a Child Arrangements Order to the Family Court to see a grandchild, but the grandparent has to make an application for permission
to bring the application.
When determining whether to grant permission to bring the application, the Court will:
In deciding what to do, a Court will always look at the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild, the frequency of contact and the significance of the grandparents involvement in the child’s life.
In addition to the request for permission,
For more information contact the family department by email familygroup@rlo.law – telephone number 01633 867000 and/or speak to one of the family team.
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