Grandparents’ Rights – Contact and Guardianship
Grandparents are often the emotional anchors in a child’s life—offering love, guidance, and consistency during family upheaval. Yet after separation, divorce, or conflict, grandparents can sometimes find themselves cut off from a grandchild’s life, especially if there’s tension between them and one or both parents. While grandparents do not have an automatic right to contact, the law recognises the valuable role they can play.
Whether you’re seeking regular contact, wish to support a struggling parent, or need to take over care entirely, the court allows grandparents to apply for permission to be heard in family proceedings. From Child Arrangements Orders for contact to Special Guardianship for full-time care, AAGA Solicitors helps grandparents secure meaningful involvement in their grandchildren’s lives—ensuring family love and support are never lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. While you don’t have an automatic right, you can apply to the court for permission to seek a Child Arrangements Order. The court will assess whether the relationship benefits the child.
Yes. You may apply for a Special Guardianship Order or a Child Arrangements Order (residence), depending on the circumstances and your involvement in the child’s life.
If the relationship is strong and ongoing, and your presence supports the child’s welfare, the court is likely to give serious consideration to your request.
When family bonds are interrupted, it can be heartbreaking. AAGA Solicitors helps grandparents restore and protect meaningful relationships with grandchildren, offering legal routes to reconnect with dignity and purpose.
