Can grandparents challenge visitation rights after parental separation?

Full question:

My wife and I are about to begin a seperation. Currently our daughter goes to visit her grandparents in Pennsylvania every other weekend. Although, when our seperation begins I, the father, will be getting her every other weekend per the agreement with my wife. When the grandparents found this out they have threatened to take us to court. Even though we explained that we are not denying them anything. When my wife has her weekend with our daughter she explained that she would visit with her and sometimes spend the night to attend church the next day. So my question is, do they have a leg to stand on? Or do we have anything to worry about?

  • Category: Divorce
  • Subcategory: Grandparents Visitation
  • Date:
  • State: National

Answer:

In Maryland, grandparents may seek visitation rights if it's in the child's best interest. The court decides what is in the child's best interest based on the specific circumstances of the case.

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FAQs

Yes, a parent in Pennsylvania can deny a grandparent visitation rights. However, grandparents may petition the court for visitation if they believe it is in the child's best interest. The court will then evaluate the situation to determine if visitation should be granted.