Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: grandparents rights

In Florida the answer is unfortunately, absolutely none. Our Supreme Court completely did away with all grandparents' rights a few years back.

Re: grandparents rights

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For the most part, grandparents have few, if any, visitation rights with a grandchild. The court can change that, however, when the court determines that it is in the best interests of the child. A parent's right to raise a child are primary to that of the grandparents.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: grandparents rights

Short answer-none. Only what the parents' want them to have.

Of course, you can always sit down and work something out