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A bill introduced in Ontario's provincial Parliament would give grandparents there increased legal access to their grandchildren, even in the event of their own child's death ... read more
A Grandmother's Triumph in the Courtroom After two years spent fighting petitions, Lynne and Alan wanted to give up. Instead, they found the courage to gain full custody of their grandchild.
I never imagined becoming a frequent visitor to family court. Until eight years ago, I didn’t even know where the courthouse was located. But during the grueling two and ... read more
Do Grandparents Have the Rights They Should? A U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2000 put in motion a roiling debate that pits parents against grandparents in a struggle for child visitation rights.
Richard Kent, a family lawyer at Fairfield, Conn.-based Meyers Breiner & Kent, frequently goes to courtroom battle for grandparents seeking visitation with, or custody of, gra ... read more
Will & Estate Planning Leona Helmsley added a dog, deleted two grandchildren from her will. You may consider this plan for drafting and upkeeping your documents instead.
A dog’s life, consisting mostly of eating and sleeping, is sweet. But, it’s all the sweeter if the pooch has pesos. By now, you've had a chance to fantasize what l ... read more
When You're a Parent... Again One in 12 children in the U.S. is under the care of grandparents. Taking over as primary caretaker is not easy. But know this: You are not alone. These resources can offer you support.
When Pat Owens' daughter dropped off her 18-month-old son at Grandma's house in 1996 and didn't return for a year, Pat's parental instincts kicked back in immediately. The eno ... read more
