Understanding Grandparent Access Cases

04/10/2023 23 min Episodio 91
Understanding Grandparent Access Cases

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Grandparents have extremely limited rights in Texas, and it’s important for attorneys to understand exactly when grandparents can obtain access and when they cannot. In this solo episode, I delve into the topic of grandparent access cases.These cases deal with some of the same constitutional implications as CJC but have their own distinct statutes.I’ll cover:Why most grandparents do not have standing to file for grandparent accessRelevant Texas Family Law Code ProvisionsThe meaning of significant impairmentImplications of seeking access vs seeking conservatorshipA red flag that you’ll be able to get a case dismissedAnd more

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