Custodial grandparents

Custodial grandparents are grandparents who have legal responsibility for raising their grandchildren, often stepping in when the children's parents are unable to do so due to issues like divorce, financial hardship, illness, or other family challenges. These grandparents may have full custody or shared custody, meaning they provide day-to-day care, support, and guidance. This arrangement can offer stability and continuity for the children while also allowing grandparents to play an important role in their lives, fostering emotional ties and family connections in the absence of the parents.