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Grandparent Issues: Kentucky
(Provided by: Divorce Source, Inc. Staff)

Grandparent Rights to Visitation:

Visitation may be granted if the court determines that the visitation is in the best interest of the child.

Chapter 405, Section 021 (KRS §405.021).

When Adoption Occurs:

Visitation rights terminate except in the case of a stepparent adoption where there has been no termination of the parental rights of the parent whose parents are seeking visitation.

Child Custody Statutes:

Best interest of child considering:

1. wishes of parents and child;
2. interaction and interrelationship between child and parents, siblings and other significant persons;
3. child's adjustment to home, school and community; and
4. mental and physical condition of all persons involved.

KRS §405.020 et seq. and §403 et seq.

Parents May Choose:

Yes

Go to: Grandparent Issues Informational Section

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