Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

my rights as a grandparent

My daugther in law will not bring my granddaughter to my home she has only been here twice and shes now 2 years old. they only live 40 minutes away. i hardly ever get to go to their house. its been 2 months since i've seen my grand child. my son will not step up and say anything to his wife. i don't know why i have tried to talk to my son about how its not fair that his wife is being like this especially for now reason at all. so i was wondering could i sue for visitation rights to my grand child?


Asked on 11/25/06, 7:39 am

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

Re: my rights as a grandparent

Yes, grandparents are recognized in the Code of Virginia as persons with what's termed a "legitimate interest" in matters of child custody and visitation. See Va. Code Sec. 20-124.2.

You could therefore sue in the appropriate J&DRDC (Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court)for visitation rights with your granddaughter.

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Answered on 11/25/06, 10:22 am


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