Elder Law Assists Grandparents in Obtaining Custody of Grandchildren
Elder Law supports Child Custody Laws for Grandparents in Texas. Child custody laws differ by state, and grandparents do not have an automatic claim to custody of their grandchildren under Texas law. In some situations, however, the law allows grandparents to seek custody of their grandchildren. Supervising Conservatorship In Texas, grandparents can seek custody of their grandchildren through a managing conservatorship rather than a power of attorney. There are four reasons grandparents might seek custody of a grandchild in Texas under this arrangement. The youngster is in a physically or emotionally hazardous setting. The child's parents or legal guardian have either consented or have launched a court suit to give the grandparents custody of the child. The grandparents had custody and were caring for the kid for at least 6 months before losing custody within 90 days of filing the lawsuit. The kid, his or her parents, and legal guardian have lived with the grandparents for at leas