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FAQs about Kentucky Grandparents’ Visitation Rights

As with every other aspect of Kentucky family law, “reasonable visitation rights” for grandparents are awarded based on one sole concept: the best interests of the child. Essentially, Kentucky’s laws regarding grandparents’ rights reflect the idea that, more often than not, children benefit from having more contact with parental and grandparental figures. As a result, your argument for visitation rights is very likely to be supported by the state.

Not sure whether you have a case? Let’s review some of the frequently asked questions by grandparents who are thinking of fighting for visitation:

• Can I sue for visitation if my child isn’t divorced? Yes. Kentucky law allows grandparents to sue for visitation even if their grandkids live in an intact family.
• My child’s visitation rights have been terminated. Does that affect mine? No. The court views you separately from your child. Even in the event that they are denied visitation, that doesn’t mean you will be too.
• My child lost their life. Can I still have visitation rights? Yes. Kentucky law treats grandparents in this situation similar to the way it treats non-custodial parents. You may have visitation rights with your grandchild if you pay child support to help make up for the income they can no longer provide.
• What if my grandchild was adopted? If you were awarded visitation rights before your grandchild was adopted, those rights should be honored. If not, the court and adoptive parents may still grant you visitation if they believe it’s in the child’s best interests.

These are, of course, just some of the many questions that may be flooding your mind as you weigh your options. The good news is that you don’t have to try and figure everything out on your own. Our founding attorney, John Schmidt, is here to clearly explain your rights as a grandparent and provide legal guidance through the entirety of your case. Reach out today.