What Court Needs For Grandparents Visitation Rights

Louisiana grants visitation rights to the biological grandparents of children, whose parents are divorced, separated or have passed away. There are certain facts that need to be proved in the court by the grandparents, on the basis of which the court grants these visitation rights.

Here’s what needs to be proven in the court for grandparents rights in Louisiana.

1. A relationship with your grandchildren. You need to prove that you’ve had an active relationship with the child in the past and continue to have one in the present as well.

2. You need to prove that you can guide and support the child in the right way and contribute to his/ her growth and development.

3. The wishes of the child are also taken into consideration in the court, if the child is mature and old enough to do so.

4. You will also have to prove your willingness for the child to have a relationship with his/ her parents.

5. The physical and mental well being of everyone who is involved, which would include, the child, the parents, the grandparents and any other party involved in the case.

When it comes to children, the court takes decisions which are in their best interest. So the court will analyse whether the grandparents getting a right to visit their grandchildren is good for the child or not. The court also takes into consideration the parents’ say and opinion when making this decision.

Conclusion
Your relationship with your grandchild will be naturally determined if the child’s parents were married when the child was born. However, if the child’s parents were not married, then you will have to determine your biological relationship with the child through a blood test. Grandparents can also fight for custody in cases where they can prove that the current parents/guardians are not in the best interests of the child.