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Michigan law recognizes that grandparents may have the right to visitation under certain circumstances. Whether parents are divorced, unmarried, or the child lives with someone other than the parents.
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Attorney Patrick L. Chatterton brings over 20 years of experience handling family law matters, including grandparent visitation. We provide strategic guidance and strong advocacy to help maintain meaningful relationships with your grandchildren.
We guide grandparents through Michigan’s legal process, helping them understand their rights and options for visitation.
Our approach ensures that every action and recommendation prioritizes the child’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
We assist in reaching amicable visitation agreements or represent you effectively in court when necessary.
We handle sensitive family matters with professionalism, respect, and discretion to protect your privacy and relationships.
The Michigan Legislature has recognized the right of grandparents to visit their grandchildren under certain circumstances. In order for a grandparent to be entitled to visitation, the courts will look to the situation of the parties and determine if they fall into one of the following categories:
“Grandparent visitation should strengthen the child’s well-being while maintaining family harmony.”
In all situations, the courts will seek to promote the mental, physical, and emotional health of the child. It is presumed that a “fit” parent’s denial of grandparent visitation is in the best interests of the child’s health, and the grandparent has the burden of proving that denial of visitation acts as a harm to the child’s mental, emotional, or physical health.
In awarding grandparent visitation, the courts look to a variety of factors, including such things as emotional ties and the length and quality of the relationship between the grandparent and child. It is important to work closely with an attorney who is well informed of the process for seeking visitation rights and the factors that courts will take into consideration.
Attorney Chatterton has over 20 years of significant experience in the area of family law and grandparent visitation rights. At the Law Office of Patrick L. Chatterton, we seek at all times to promote the child’s best interests. Schedule a consultation today, and let our legal experience defend the rights and interests of you and your family.
