Sometimes communication between relatives develops in such a way that grandmothers (grandfathers) who live separately from grandchildren, great-grandchildren are deprived of the opportunity to communicate with them. Siblings who live separately may also have a situation where relatives with whom a brother or sister lives do not allow communication. Such situations have a way out and are resolved in court. Grandmothers (grandfathers), siblings may ask the court to establish the procedure for their participation in the upbringing of these children and remove obstacles to communication.
When grandparents and other relatives can go to court
Grandparents, great-grandmothers, great-grandfathers have the right to communicate with grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Siblings have the right to communicate with each other.
There are cases when grandmothers, grandfathers, great-grandmothers, great-grandfathers, siblings are denied communication with their grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers (sisters) by parents, guardians, trustees of these children. In such cases, you can apply to the court, which will determine the order of communication between adults and children. In court, it will be necessary to prove that the parents and guardians of the child interfere with communication with him and that communication meets the interests of the child and does not have a bad influence, taking into account the personality of the adult.
The court will need the conclusion of the guardianship authority on the living conditions of such adults and the possibility of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters to get to school in case of visiting relatives; about the time favorable for communication between an adult and a child.
What order of participation in the upbringing of a child of a grandfather, grandmother, other relatives can be determined by the court
From the age of 10, the court asks the child’s opinion regarding communication with his grandmother, grandfather, great-grandmother, great-grandfather, brother or sister. The court determines the time, place and order of communication of such adults with children. It can be a certain day or days of the month, certain hours of that day. The place of communication with the child may be the place where he lives with a parent or both parents, a guardian, a trustee. The court may determine that, taking into account the interests of the child, the grandfather, grandmother, brother or sister can attend children’s events with him.
The court takes into account the attachment of the child to such adults and the child’s ability to spend time without parents, guardians. The psychological state of the child is taken into account. The court may allow the child to communicate with such adults in the presence of one or both parents, guardians, when it is in the interests of the child.
How we can be useful in solving questions about the participation of grandparents, other relatives in the upbringing of a child
Our lawyers and attorneys are experienced specialists in family law and speak English. We can:
- Help you collect evidence of the possibility of participating in the upbringing of a child;
- Advise you on the rights to participate in the upbringing of a child;
- Draw up the necessary documents, including an application to the court or a complaint against a court decision on participation in the upbringing of a child;
- Represent your interests in court by a power of attorney.
We will analyze your situation, give recommendations on choosing the optimal course of action when determining the order of participation in the upbringing of a child and, if necessary, represent your interests in court.
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If you have any questions or disputes about the participation of grandparents and other persons in the upbringing of a child – we will be happy to help you! Our many years of experience in the field of family law will help you in resolving any disputes in this area.
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