Articles in the ‘Grandparent Visitation’ Category

Grandparent Visitation Upheld Over Custodial Caregiver

Trial court’s order granting visitation rights to the child’s paternal grandparents is affirmed as in the child’s best interests over the objection of the maternal grandmother who has custody.     Tortorice et al. v. Vanartsdalen, 422 N.J. Super. 242 (App. Div. 2011); New Jersey App. Div., September 30, 2011

Grandparent Visitation Rights

The denial of grandparent visitation under New Jersey law [N.J.S.A. 9:2-71] was erroneous. The case is reversed and remanded.     J.M.S. et al. v. J.W. et al., 420 N.J. Super. 222 (App. Div. 2011)

Parent’s Decision Making Trumps Grandparents Visitation Rights

Under the New Jersey Grandparent Visitation Statute (N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1), the parents’ decision making rights can trump the grandparents’ visitation privileges.    Levine v. Levine and Levine, New Jersey App. Div., February 23, 2011

Maternal Grandparent’s Visitation

The Appellate Division affirmed the trial court’s determination to permit the maternal grandparent to have visitation with her grandchild over the objection of the child’s natural father.  

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