Cincinnati Grandparents' Rights Lawyer
Cincinnati Attorneys Handling Grandparent Visitation
Though Ohio does not specifically detail that grandparents have rights to see their grandchildren in every situation, it may be possible for grandparents to seek visitation or have been granted visitation as part of another legal proceeding.
Whether you are a grandparent seeking visitation or a parent on the other side of the issue, our attorneys at the Ohio law firm of Schimpf, Ginocchio, and Kehres Co., LPA, can help. We have years of experience handling grandparents' rights issues for clients throughout the state. Our family law lawyers are skilled in this area of the law and can effectively advise you of your rights and options.
The court may allow a grandparent to have visitation rights or "reasonable companionship" with the child, if the visitation is in the best interest of the child. These types of visitation rights are not limited to just grandparents, as other family members may seek visitation.
Factors in Grandparents' Rights Cases
The courts consider a variety of factors, including some of the following (and potential others):
- Age of the child
- Wishes of the child
- Grandparents' physical distance from the child
- Available time of the child and parents
- Mental and physical health of all parties
- Flexibility of grandparents to reschedule missed visitations
- Child's health and safety
- Wishes of the parents
Other Situations
A grandparent who is the parent of a deceased parent may seek visitation with a grandchild who is the child of the deceased. When parents are unmarried, grandparents may seek visitation, though paternity must be legally established before paternal grandparents may seek visitation. In these situations, the factors listed above, and others, are also considered when determining grandparents' rights.
Contact Our Cincinnati Grandparents' Rights Attorneys
For more information about grandparents' rights, other child custody issues or family law matters, get in touch with our firm today. To talk to a lawyer, contact us by e-mail or call us at 513-824-8170 or (toll free) 888-542-8120.
