Grandparents’ Rights in Texas
Retain Representation from a Houston Family Lawyer
Under Texas law, parents and grandparents are not seen as equal. Even if a grandparent petitions to be given visitation or custody, there’s no guarantee that the court will grant the request. There are several factors for a judge to consider before making his or her decision, which is why it’s imperative that you retain legal representation from a trusted Houston family attorney if you find yourself confronting this type of visitation or custody issue.
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC is committed to providing top-quality legal services to clients in all family law matters. If you’re a grandparent in Houston seeking to protect your relationship with your grandchildren, having a dedicated legal advocate by your side is essential. Our team works diligently to prioritize your rights and the best interests of your grandchild every step of the way.
Call our firm today at (281) 810-9760 to learn more about your case.
Establishing Visitation and Custody from the Court
A Houston court will not interfere with the parent-child relationship unless a parent is unable to provide for the child’s basic needs or support their emotional and physical well-being. While a grandparent’s rights are generally considered secondary to a parent’s rights under the law, exceptions may arise when it is determined to be in the child’s best interests.
Texas’ grandparent statute allows visitation when:
- At least one biological parent still has parental rights
- The grandparent proves that denying visitation would harm the child
- The grandparent’s child (the child’s biological parent) has been in jail for at least 3 months, declared mentally incompetent by the court, has died or does not have court-ordered visitation
A grandparent can obtain custody of a grandchild when:
- The child’s current home environment is cause of serious concern regarding his or her well-being
- One of the parents has agreed to a change in custody
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Your Case is Our Priority
The connection between grandparents and their grandchildren is invaluable and should be preserved. As a grandparent, it’s important to understand your rights and how our firm can advocate for them. When you choose our firm in Houston, you can count on us to fight tirelessly to safeguard your relationship with your grandchildren.
Contact the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC today to request your free consultation.
