Hartnell Chanot: Divorce/Family Law Solicitors Exeter, Devon
Just Grandparents
The relationship between a
child and their grandparent is unique and special.
Grandparents are playing an increasingly important role in family life, offering love, support, advice and experience. The relationship between a child and their grandparent is unique and contributes to a mutual sense of well being and belonging within the family.
Furthermore, grandparents now provide a significant amount of childcare support and as a result are spending more time with their grandchildren than ever before.
When marriages break down, it is often a source of great distress to grandparents that they find themselves having less and less contact with grandchildren. Historically case law has tended to consider contact in favour of absent parents, leaving grandparents feeling neglected and powerless: but the courts now recognise the huge role grandparents have and the contribution they make, and at Hartnell Chanot & Partners we have helped many grandparents successfully achieve and maintain contact with their grandchildren.
If you are worried about losing contact with your grandchildren, the first step is to approach either the mother or father and explain that you do not wish to take sides in the divorce but would like reassurance that you will be able to continue having regular contact with the children. If approached with sensitivity, many parents will respond to this reasonable request. If this fails you should seek good legal advice and consider Mediation.
Our solicitors understand that Grandparents play a vital role in children’s lives. If you would like advice and guidance on your rights, please contact us on 01392 421777.
Related Links
- Worried about losing contact?
- What are your rights?
- What is a Contact Order?
- What if Contact is refused?
