Grandparents’ Rights

While some states carefully consider grandparents in their custody laws, Alaska is not among them. State law does address grandparents’ rights to visitation and custody in certain situations, but it is largely silent on this issue, leaving these decisions to courts on...

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...

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 divorce...

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 take...

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...

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...

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...

When the going gets tough in family matters, sometimes the situation arises where the grandparents may be the ideal guardian for a child or children whose parents are otherwise unable to provide a good living situation. In Alaska, it is possible for grandparents to...

It is often said that it takes a village in order to raise a child. Unfortunately, however, some parents in Alaska may decide they do not want the help, or for their children to have contact with their extended families. While there is no specific law granting rights...

Grandparents in Alaska can obtain custody or visitation rights with their grandchildren if it is in the child's best interest. Such rights are generally granted when a child is put up for adoption or if the parents are deceased. In some states, at least one parent...