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Attorneys for Grandparent Rights in Texas<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you are like many people, you can look back to your own childhood and recall many pleasant memories of the time spent with your grandparents. These are the people who let you stay up late when your parents went out, and for some, they stepped in as surrogate parents when needed. Unfortunately, grandparents and children can lose this vital bond during a contentious divorce. At Goranson Bain Ausley, our family law attorneys can help to protect this relationship by establishing grandparents’ rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, the well-being of the children depends on a more permanent relationship with their grandparents. Goranson Bain Ausley recognizes the importance of this relationship and works hard to take the legal action necessary to preserve grandparent visitation rights in Texas whenever possible. Grandparent visitation may be granted:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • When the parents divorce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If children are subjected to parental abuse or neglect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Upon the death, incarceration or incompetence of the parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • When the court orders termination of the parent-child relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • When the children reside with a grandparent for at least six months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Granted, the loving relationship between children and their grandparents should be enough to justify regular contact. However, these situations are all examples of times when visitation rights for grandparents in Texas are in the best interests of the children. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Need Help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you are a grandparent looking for information on visitation or custody rights, we are here to help. Please get in touch with us by completing the form below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n