The Best Books About Grandparent's Rights

Grandparent Issues: Maine Grandparent Rights to Visitation: Visitation may be granted if at least one of the child's parents or legal guardians has died. Until October 1, 1995, visitation also may be granted if there is a sufficient existing relationship between the grandparents and the grandchild or if a sufficient effort has been made to establish one. In all cases, the visitation must be in the child's best interest and not significantly interfere with any parent-child relationship. Title 19, Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, Section 1001 (19 M.R.S.A. §1001 et seq.). Additional affidavit required. When Adoption Occurs: Adoption terminates all rights. Child Custody Statutes: Best interest of child considering: (1) child's age, (2) child's relationship with each party and other significant persons; (3) preference of child, if of suitable age and maturity; (4) duration and adequacy of child's current living arrangement, and desirability of maintaining continuity; (5) stability of proposed living arrangement; (6) motivation of the parties and their capacity to give love, affection and guidance; (7) child's adjustment to home, school and community; (8) each party's capacity to allow and encourage a relationship between the child and the other party; (9) each party's capacity to cooperate in child care; (10) the methods for assisting parental cooperation and resolving disputes, and each party's willingness to use those methods; (11) effect on the child if one party has sole authority regarding upbringing; (12) any history of domestic abuse; and (13) any other relevant factor. 19 M.R.S.A. §§ 214 & 752. Parents May Choose: Yes Featured Download Manuals: The Download Center The Grandparent's Rights Manual The Child Support Obligations of Grandparents Interference as Grounds for Modification The Rights and Responsibilities of Stepparents Sibling Visitation Rights Parent's Ability & Willingness to Cooperate Featured Books: The Divorce Bookstore Grandparents Rights The Father's Child Custody Handbook The Mother's Child Custody Handbook The Child Custody Strategies for Men and Women Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce Helping Children Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way Related Research Center Categories: Helpful Services: Adoption Child Abduction Child Abuse Child Care Child Custody Child Support Child Support Enforcement Children Children's Resources Children's Rights Custody & Smoking Custody Basics Custody Decisions Custody Evaluations Custody Law Custody Resources Father's Rights Grandparent's Rights Guardian Ad Litem Interstate Custody Mother's Rights Remarriage Second Wives Third Parties Visitation Access to some research documents (those we license from independent legal research companies) are restricted to subscribers. In order to gain access to ALL of these documents, you must subscribe to establish an account. If you are already a subscriber, you may sign in before you begin your research. (Why Subscribe?)

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