Grandparents' Rights Reform Act

The Grandparents' Rights Reform Act aims to update and clarify the legal protections for grandparents seeking visitation or custody of their grandchildren. It seeks to balance grandparents' interests with those of the parents, ensuring grandparents can maintain meaningful relationships when it’s in the child's best interest. The law typically establishes criteria for courts to consider when granting visitation rights, emphasizing stability and the child's well-being. Overall, it endeavors to create a fairer, more consistent legal framework that recognizes the valuable role grandparents can play in a child's life while respecting parental rights.