Legal Question in Family Law in California

Grandparents Chid Visitation

In the state of California, are there any laws that give Grandparents the right to file in court for visitation rights of their grandchildren, and if so, under what Code would thy be found.


Asked on 10/22/02, 6:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: Grandparents Chid Visitation

Dear Inquirer:

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Go to: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html ;

search for "grandparent"

See California Family Code s 3100 - 3104.

See also Family Code ss 3175-3186; 3170-3173; 6550-6552; 7900-7912.

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Answered on 10/23/02, 1:41 pm


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