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