Grandparent Rights
Are the rights of a grandparent terminated if the grandchild has been adopted?
Asked on 7/29/99, 10:13 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jed Somit
Jed Somit, Attorney at Law
Re: Grandparent Rights
Grandparents don't have many rights. In California, any right to
visitation they may be able to get is terminated, unless the adoption
is by a stepparent or grandparent of the child. Family Code Section 3102.
In California and most other states, the right to inheritance from you
will end, although you can modify a will or trust to provide specifically
for the child.
Answered on 7/29/99, 9:07 pm
