Legal Question in Family Law in Alabama

sharing custody of orphaned grandchild

Daughter of divorced grandparents died leaving grandchild orphaned. Grandfather has custody as he was in same city. Grandmother in CA but wants to have legal visitation or shared custody. How much time since death of daughter does she have to petition court?


Asked on 8/16/07, 1:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: sharing custody of orphaned grandchild

She can petition any time.

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Answered on 8/16/07, 7:06 pm
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: sharing custody of orphaned grandchild

Actually, the sooner the better because it won't look good to have waited too long of a period of time, for various reasons.

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Answered on 8/16/07, 7:06 pm


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