On behalf of Wyatt & Butterfield, LLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Grandparents' Rights
Being a grandparent in a divorce situation is almost as bad as being a child because you often get stuck in the middle of things. You only want to maintain your relationship with your grandchildren, but if their parent is not on board, you may have trouble getting to...
On behalf of Wyatt & Butterfield, LLC | May 18, 2020 | Grandparents' Rights
Some divorces could become contentious when an individual requests a court order that prevents his or her former in-laws from visiting their grandchildren. Family court judges, however, generally promote grandparents’ visitation rights by including them in a...
On behalf of Wyatt & Butterfield, LLC | May 11, 2020 | Grandparents' Rights
Many grandparents may worry for their grandchildren’s safety during a divorce. However, learning more about custody rights helps you be there if you feel called to be a legal guardian. Potential situations Many custody cases arise when grandparents step in to...
On behalf of Wyatt & Butterfield, LLC | Mar 11, 2020 | Grandparents' Rights
Studies show that children benefit from positive relationships with adult family members. This encompasses more than mom and dad. Bonds with aunts, uncles and grandparents in Alaska can impact the child’s happiness throughout their lives and improve the wellbeing of...
On behalf of Wyatt & Butterfield, LLC | Dec 11, 2019 | Grandparents' Rights
In Alaska, even in the midst of a divorce, it is crucial for children to retain the support and love of their families. This includes the support of grandparents. In fact, a grandparent’s role in a child’s life is invaluable. Psychology Today explains how grandparents...
On behalf of Wyatt & Butterfield, LLC | Aug 14, 2019 | Grandparents' Rights
When parents undergo a divorce in Alaska, sometimes it is in the child’s best interests to be in the custody of a grandparent or grandparents, rather than with one or the other parent. However, what do you do if you believe that the court has made a decision on the...
