Recommended Book: Grandparent's Rights: Are you having trouble seeing your grandchildren? Do you have a grandchild who is being neglected or abused? Do you know what your legal rights are? The answer to your problems may lie in this book.

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Grandparent Issues: Washington D.C.

Grandparent Rights to Visitation: No statutory provisions for grandparent visitation.

Child Custody Statutes: No mention of grandparents, but following criteria are used in divorce cases: Best interest of the child considering: (1) wishes of the child; (2) wishes of theparties; (3) interaction and interrelationship between the child and parents, siblings and other significant persons; (4) child's adjustment to home, school and community, and (5) mental and physical health of all persons involved. District of Columbia Code, Title 16, Sections 911 & 914 (D.C.C. §§ 16-911 & 16-914).

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Divorce Tip: #80 Be sure to keep detailed records of all visitation and custody issues, so if you ever want to modify prior orders you will have something to show the court. Sponsored by: Kidmate - Visitation/Custody Tracking Program for Parents

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