Grandparents often play an essential role in a child’s life, offering love, stability, and support. Unfortunately, changes in family dynamics—such as divorce, estrangement, or loss of a parent—can jeopardize these important relationships. At Setzer Law Firm PLLC, we are committed to helping grandparents understand and assert their legal rights when it comes to maintaining strong bonds with their grandchildren.
We proudly serve families in Colleyville, Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, Roanoke, and throughout Tarrant and Denton counties.
Texas law generally presumes that parents should make decisions regarding their children’s upbringing. However, there are certain situations where grandparents may seek legal access or even custody, particularly when it is in the child’s best interest.
Grandparents can petition the court for:
Courts evaluate grandparents’ rights claims carefully, and success often depends on showing that maintaining the relationship is crucial to the child’s welfare.
Under Texas law, a grandparent may file for visitation rights if:
Simply disagreeing with a parent’s decision is not enough and the grandparent must demonstrate a substantial positive impact on the child’s life.
Facing a situation involving custody disputes? Visit our Child Custody Attorney page for additional guidance.
In some cases, grandparents may need to seek custody (conservatorship) if the child’s parents are unable or unwilling to care for them. To succeed, the grandparent must prove that living with the parents would significantly impair the child’s physical health or emotional development.
We can help you file the necessary petitions, gather compelling evidence, and advocate for the outcome that protects your grandchild’s best interests.
When fighting for your grandchild’s well-being, you need a team that understands the emotional weight and legal complexity of these cases. Setzer Law Firm offers:
If the child’s parents object, the court will review the case closely. You will need to provide evidence showing that continued contact is essential for the child's emotional or physical health. Our team can help you build a strong, persuasive case.
Possibly. If you can demonstrate that living with the parents would significantly impair the child’s well-being, you may be eligible to seek custody. Each case depends heavily on specific facts and evidence, which our attorneys can help you gather and present.
Yes. In many cases, Divorce Mediation or family mediation can help grandparents and parents reach agreements about visitation without going to court. Mediation can preserve relationships and minimize conflict whenever possible.
Setzer Law Firm PLLC is a Colleyville-based family law firm serving Tarrant and Denton counties. With over 30 years of combined experience, we handle divorce, custody, property division, alimony, paternity, grandparents’ rights, LGBTQ+ family law, and more.
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