Grandparents Rights

The rights of grandparents to exercise custodial rights and visitation with their grandchildren is presently at the center of a national debate as evidenced by the United States Supreme Court Troxel case. For years, Heckenbach Thompson Suazo & Dave, LLP has handled cases involving the assertion of grandparent's rights and has worked with parties to achieve results that are in the best interests of the children.

Colorado law recognizes the roles and involvement that grandparents often have in the raising and caring for their grandchildren. Where there has been a court proceeding involving the custody of a child, grandparents may request visitation with their grandchildren. Additionally, under certain circumstances grandparents may be able to request an allocation of parental responsibilities, assigning them greater rights and responsibilities for their grandchildren. This ability to request an allocation of parental responsibilities even extends to non-relatives depending on the nature of the relationship between the non-relative and the child or children. The attorneys at Heckenbach Thompson Suazo & Dave, LLP can provide advice and assistance to grandparents and non-parents who may be seeking to establish or protect their legal rights and responsibilities concerning children in their care.