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Grandparents play an important role in a child’s life by providing stability, guidance, and a sense of family continuity. There may be times when grandparents are unfairly kept from grandchildren or situations where an absent biological parent has created instability in a child’s life. If you are a grandparent seeking protected access to your grandchild, you can rely on a Destrehan grandparents’ rights lawyer to petition the courts for visitation access and other rights.
The family law attorneys at Marino Law Firm, LLC, understand the important role that grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren. If you are seeking court-protected access or custody rights to a grandchild, we can help you understand the legal process for formalizing those rights and guide you through each step.
Our attorneys bring more than 50 years of combined legal experience and have successfully helped non-parents secure custody and visitation rights through the local court system. We are based in Destrehan and proudly serve clients in Ormond Country Club, Red Church, and elsewhere in the city.
Census data shows that 32.7% of grandparents live with a grandchild and play an active role in child-rearing. Around 6.7 million grandparents lived with at least one grandchild in 2021, and Louisiana ranks higher than the national average for grandparent cohabitation with grandchildren.
Grandparents may seek visitation or custody rights, but the courts decide whether those requests serve the best interests of the child. Common situations where a grandparent may be given visitation rights are cases where one or both parents are not present or are incarcerated. Substance abuse is another potential reason for the courts to grant rights to a non-parent. In 2023, there were 2,224 reported drug overdose deaths.
The legal process of seeking visitation or custody rights can be highly complex. The courts require compelling legal arguments based on grandparents’ rights law and evidence to back up a successful grandparents’ rights case.
When you hire a grandparents’ rights attorney, you gain the steady support of an advocate who has managed these types of cases and delivered favorable outcomes for clients. A Destrehan grandparents’ rights attorney can manage the complexities of the process so there is minimal risk of delays or setbacks.
When grandparents in Destrehan need court-protected access to their grandchild, they know to trust Marino Law Firm, LLC, to deliver results. Our legal team can help you understand the process and what evidence is needed to support your case. Then, we can start the court process and represent you at hearings. Take the first step toward a more active role in your grandchild’s life by contacting our office today.
Marino Law Firm, LLC, represents clients throughout southeast Louisiana’s river parishes. During regular business hours, call our Destrehan, Louisiana, office-toll free at 985-764-1515 with any urgent matters, including updates to an existing case. Our staff is available to take messages, schedule appointments and answer question about nonlegal matters. Contact us to arrange a consultation with an experienced Destrehan family law attorney and criminal defense lawyer.
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