Legal Question in Family Law in California

Grandparent Rights

Are the rights of a grandparent terminated if the grandchild has been adopted?


Asked on 7/29/99, 10:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jed Somit Jed Somit, Attorney at Law

Re: Grandparent Rights

Grandparents don't have many rights. In California, any right to

visitation they may be able to get is terminated, unless the adoption

is by a stepparent or grandparent of the child. Family Code Section 3102.

In California and most other states, the right to inheritance from you

will end, although you can modify a will or trust to provide specifically

for the child.

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Answered on 7/29/99, 9:07 pm


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