Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Divorce in Utah: Grandparents

The transition from being a Parent to a Grandparent can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences in one’s life. To some, becoming a grandparent can be a dream come true—watching your family’s legacy grow and passing down traditions from one generation to the next. A grandparent’s nightmare would be the separation/divorce of the parents and leaving at least one set of grandparents unable to see their grandchildren—something no grandparent dreams of.

Luckily in Utah, despite the wishes of the parents, grandparents are allowed to request visitation from the court. According to Utah Code 30-5-2, based on certain factors the court can override the parent’s wishes. For a list of these factors see the Utah State Legislature site: http://le.utah.gov/code/TITLE30/htm/30_05_000200.htm

If you are a grandparent in need of a lawyer to request visitation of your grandchildren, contact Attorney Terry Spencer for a free telephone consultation. You can visit his site at: www.trspencer.com

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