When You Can Win Durham NC Grandparent Custody

By Karen Sullivan


It is well known that the rising generation carries the future hope of any nation. For this reason, then it is important that they are well taken of. Discussed below are circumstances you can win Durham NC grandparent custody in the court of law.

The first instance is when the two spouses are not able to raise their child due to various challenges in life. The capability of you as a grandparent to seek the parental role will be defined by your ability to take care of a grandchild. This will be after consideration of any other able and willing closer relative of the affected. Priority is given to the closest blood relative before consideration of a third party.

At times, the two parents may give you the go ahead to take their child. This will be accepted by the court once the parents show willingness and prove beyond doubt the move is with right motives. Also, the court has to confirm that you are capable of giving the youngster the necessary kind of life he or she requires for proper development and growth.

Grandparents can also obtain the permission to raise the kid in event of provable evidence of child abuse by the parents. These could be in form of physical torture or mental torture. If it is proven beyond doubt in court of law, action can even be taken against the parents or one causing the trouble. Any form of neglect that amounts to improper care could be a suitable ground too.

Drugs and substance abuse have been on the rise, and it is a concern. At times you realize your daughter or son is not able to give the proper care the child requires, and therefore you seek the custody of your grandchild. If you can prove to the judges that your in-law and your child are affected by drugs use and the effect is threatening the life of your grandchild, you can sue them for his or her custody.

In case of development of mental illness of any of all parents and it is proven beyond any doubt that it is threatening to the welfare of a child, you are in good position to win the case. Some form of mental illness could even lead to physical torture of a kid, and thus the court will be keen to observe that does not happen at least in their knowledge. They will easily pass the bill to allow take the child home.

In other occasions, you find that the two parties quarrel or disagree and eventually separate. At this point, one who was responsible may be challenged to raise the child, and the partner is not willing. In this case, you come in and present your plea to the judges. When either party fails to comply with the set standards, then you have a go ahead.

On the event of the demise of one parent or even both, custody can be granted depending on the prevailing situations. The parents could have written a will stating you as the guardians after them. Other times the breadwinner may pass on, and those left behind are not able to give the proper care. At this juncture, you easily win the case.




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