Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Grandparents visitation rights

In the state of VA, are grandparents ever given visitation rights to a grandchild?


Asked on 8/13/07, 3:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Grandparents visitation rights

Yes, indeed they are, and grandparents are specifically recognized as "persons with a legitimate interest" as referenced in Va. Code Sec. 20-124.1, and who have a recognized right to petition the court for such visitation with their grandchild(ren)if for whatever reason the child(ren)'s parents or caretakers decline to allow for such visitation.

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Answered on 8/13/07, 6:49 pm


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