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Grandparents' Custody Rights in Pennsylvania

Currently, Pennsylvania recognizes the rights of grandparents to seek visitation, partial physical custody, or primary physical custody of their minor grandchildren. The grandparents must prove that the requested custody would be in the best interests of the minor child or children and would not interfere with the relationship between the parent and child.

After the United States Supreme Court case of Troxel v. Granville was decided, some parents have argued that it is unconstitutional for a state court to award even partial custody or visitation to grandparents if the parent disagrees with the grandparents' request for partial custody or visitation. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has not yet decided whether Pennsylvania's grandparent visitation statutes are constitutional although there are recent Superior Court opinions finding the statutes constitutional

If your grandchildren's lives are in turmoil, act now to protect your rights. Act now to protect them. Call the law offices of Craig Zotter & Associates and schedule an appointment to discuss your unique circumstances. Call us at 412-201-1111.