Sarpy County Grandparents Rights Lawyer

What Are My Rights as a Grandparent?

Maintaining a loving grandparent-grandchild relationship is essential for ensuring that the child receives the care and guidance they need throughout their formative years. Sadly, some grandparents may be denied seeing their grandchildren for any number of reasons. However, grandparents do have rights under certain circumstances, and they can petition the court to seek visitation with their grandchildren. The process can be long and arduous, and it's best to handle it with the help of an attorney who has a thorough understanding of family law.

At Reagan Melton & Delaney, we genuinely care about helping grandparents have a role in their grandchildren's lives. If you are seeking visitation, reach out to our Sarpy County grandparents rights lawyers today. With compassion and sensitivity, we will adeptly handle your matter and help you navigate the complexities of the process. One of our top priorities is to be accessible and available to our clients. When you have a question or a concern about your case, you can trust that we will respond promptly with well-researched and well-informed answers. Our attorneys have 150 years of combined experience and work together on the cases we handle, and we will seek a favorable outcome on your behalf.

Discuss your grandparents rights in Nebraska and goals with our Sarpy County grandparents rights attorneys by calling (402) 226-1899 today.

How to File for Grandparent Rights in Nebraska

In Nebraska, to obtain grandparent visitation, specific conditions must be met. At Reagan Melton & Delaney, we will assess your situation and discuss your rights and options for pursuing grandparents visitation.

To begin the process of seeking visitation, you must file an action with the district court in the county your grandchild lives. However, if your grandchild's parents are divorcing or divorced, you must submit your request to the court where the dissolution of marriage proceedings have or are taking place.

The court process for gaining grandparents rights in Nebraska can be overwhelming. Our Sarpy County grandparent rights lawyers will be by your side, helping sort out everything. We will ensure that you are represented accurately and completely and determine whether or not your grandchild's family is going through a legal matter that may affect where your petition is sent.

After filing an action, parties will be required to attend mediation before the case is scheduled for trial. The burden rests on the grandparent to demonstrate that a significant beneficial relationship exists, or has existed in the past, between the grandparent and the child and that it would be in the best interests of the child to allow such relationship to continue. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1802(2).

The judge's decision will be based on whether or not clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that:

• A grandparent-grandchild relationship has been established is beneficial;
• Grandparent visitation would be in the best interest of the child; and
• Visitation will not obstruct the parent-child relationship

At Reagan Melton & Delaney, our compassionate team will help prepare for your hearing. We will let you know what to expect and how to effectively present your case.

Know Your Rights as a Grandparent in Nebraska

If you are a grandparent seeking visitation, our Sarpy County grandparent rights attorneys are here to help you. We will provide legal support throughout your case and deliver the quality representation you need.

To learn more about your grandparent rights in Nebraska, call us at (402) 226-1899 or submit an online contact form. We serve Bellevue, Omaha, Lincoln, and all of Eastern Nebraska.