What states have grandparents rights?

Grandparents' Visitation and Custody: Background Brief history of how laws and customs have changed over the years with respect to the visitation and custody rights of grandparents, including important court decisions. read more

Like many other states, visitation rights are based on a preexisting relationship between the grandparent and child, although California does not require a certain period of time for there to be bond between grandparent and grandchild. read more

Maine grandparents must have an existing relationship with a grandchild in order to sue for visitation or must have tried to have such a relationship. Maryland law is badly flawed, making it difficult for grandparents to win visitation in that state. Massachusetts is considered a restrictive state with regard to grandparents' visitation rights. read more