Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Grandparents’ Rights Attorneys
Grandparents do not have automatic rights to visitation time with their grandchildren. In certain circumstances, Grandparents who are being denied visiting their grandchildren can take legal action to force parents or guardians to allow them visitation. Additionally, parents that wish to protect their right to make decisions regarding their children and stop meddling or hurtful behavior have legal options. The Carroll Law Firm can help you with these matters.
The Best Interests of the Children are Most Important
As an accomplished trial lawyer, Nicole Carroll will take your case to trial if necessary. Grandparents seeking visitation rights will have the burden to prove that they should have access to their grandchildren. The Texas courts consistently weigh each factor in relation to the children’s best interests. Not all cases go to court, and whenever possible our firm strives for successful solutions outside the courtroom.
Factors that are considered in grandparents’ rights cases include the following:
- Parents who are deceased, divorced or unmarried
- Parents that are deemed unfit due to drugs, abuse or neglect
- Levels of demonstrable harm to any of the involved parties
- Prior relationship between grandchild and grandparents
- Effect on the parent-child relationship
- Child custody arrangements
- Changes in marital status
- Question of whether any of the relevant relationships were formed through adoption rather than genetic descent
Grandparent/Grandchild Guardianship
We represent grandparents involved in guardianship proceedings. A guardianship can be established so grandparents can make important decisions regarding a grandchild that has been left in their care.
Our firm also handles cases where parents wish to stop a grandparent’s access to the children. These cases can arise when a grandparent is causing disruptions or when their presence is adverse in nature.
Contact The Carroll Law Firm Today
Whether through negotiations or at trial, The Carroll Law Firm seeks the best possible outcome for your situation. Contact The Carroll Law Firm online or call us at 214-800-2812 or 817-706-7322 to arrange your free initial consultation. We offer flexible appointment times to meet your scheduling needs.