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Blog 2019 February What are Grandparents' Rights in Texas?
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What are Grandparents' Rights in Texas?

Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny || 1-Feb-2019

Divorce, especially when there are children involved, is one of the most challenging and painful transitions in life. Not only does it hurt the immediate participants involved, but the aftermath also extends to nearly everyone who was involved with the family. This is especially true for grandparents who are closely integrated into their grandchildren’s lives. If your son or daughter is going through a divorce and you are concerned about protecting yourself throughout this process, our compassionate and trusted Houston family lawyers of the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny can help.

The state of Texas, though strict when it comes to grandparents’ rights, has certain allowances under specific circumstances, which include:

  • At least 1 parent has rights over the child
  • The child’s biological parent has died
  • The child’s biological parent has been declared mentally incompetent by the courts
  • The child’s biological parent does not have visitation
  • The child’s biological parent has been in jail or prison for at least 3 months

Another allowance is if it would cause serious physical or emotional harm to your grandchild if you were no longer allowed to maintain this relationship. At the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny, we understand just how essential grandparents are to a child’s upbringing. Ripping away this connection simply because two parents no longer want to remain married is unfair and what’s more, you don’t have to stand for it.

Contact Our Experienced Houston Family Lawyers Today

The family courts can be extremely intimidating, but not for skilled and driven Houston family law attorneys such as ours at the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny. The challenges of a visitation battle are overwhelming, and we refuse to sit back and let you face this situation alone. While it may feel like an uphill battle, we strive to make divorce as seamless as possible for you and your family.

To reach a representative of our firm, contact us today at your earliest convenience by calling (713) 936-2300.

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