Posts Categorized: Grandparents and Child Custody

The family structure of two parents in their first marriage living together with their children no longer describes the majority of American households. As a result, I notice many grandparents are taking significant roles in caring for and making decisions on behalf of their grandchildren — but if a conflict arises, where do they legally stand? The answer depends on the case, but there are some general ideas, which define the conversation regarding grandparent custody in Illinois.   Pleas...   Read more ...