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Grandparents' Rights

La Mesa Grandparents' Rights Attorney

Protecting Grandparents’ Rights in California

Since 1992, I have been working as a La Mesa grandparents' rights lawyer to help grandparents win custody and visitation rights in San Diego and throughout Southern California. When it comes to child custody cases, the state of California has a specific set of guidelines to help determine which rights are given to grandparents.

As with all of my custody cases, my priority is to settle as many issues as possible outside of the courtroom, thus saving the family from any unnecessary stress and legal fees. Mediation, arbitration, and other collaborative methods allow for a safe space where everyone can voice their desires and concerns, and hopefully come to an agreement that is in the best interests of the child.

Are you a grandparent seeking custody or visitation rights in California? Call (619) 304-8499 or reach out online to see how a La Mesa grandparents' rights attorney can help. I serve San Diego, El Cajon, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, and the surrounding areas.

When Can a Grandparent Request Visitation Rights?

Under California law, grandparents can ask for reasonable visitation if two conditions are met. The first condition is that there must have been a pre-existing relationship between the child and grandparent to the extent that granting visitation would be in the best interests of the child. The second condition requires the courts to balance the best interests of the child in having visitation with the grandparents, with the parents' rights to make decisions about their child. 

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