Grandparent’s Rights

In Indiana, a grandparent may seek visitation rights if the child’s parent is deceased, if the marriage of the child’s parents has been dissolved in Indiana, or if the child was born out of wedlock and paternity has been established. The court may grant visitation rights if the court determines that visitation rights are in the best interests of the child. A proceeding for grandparent’s visitation begins by the filing of a petition in the county in which the child resides or the county having jurisdiction over the dissolution of the parents’ marriage.

If you are a grandparent and are being denied your legal rights to see your grandchildren, please call us to learn more about your rights and how we may be able to help.