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Table of Contents Using Self Help Law Books Introduction Chapter 1: Overview of Grandparents' Rights Kinds of Rights Available, Legal Research , Summary of Custody Laws, Summary of Visitation Laws Chapter 2: Should You File For Visitation Reason to File, Reasons Not to File, Requirements and Qualifications Chapter 3: Filing For Visitation Preparing Your Petition, Request for Mediation, Court Procedures, Notifying the Other Parties, After the Court Order Chapter 4: Should You File For Custody? Qualifying to File for Custody, Reasons to Consider Filing for Custody, Obstacles to Getting Custody, Grounds, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act Chapter 5: Filing For Custody Preparing Your Petition, Court Procedures, Notifying the Other Parties Chapter 6: Role of the Lawyer Advantages of Hiring a Lawyer, Advantages of Representing Yourself, Tips for Selecting a Lawyer Chapter 7: Court Procedure Filing Your Petition, Notifying Others, When You Can't Locate the Parent, Default Judgment, Uncontested Cases, Agreed Orders, Contested Cases, Courtroom Manners, Evidentiary Rules, Trial Procedures, Final Order, Appeals Chapter 8: Evidence You Will Need Visitation, Custody Chapter 9: Specific Case Examples Visitation, Custody Conclusion Appendix A: State Laws Appendix B: Samples Completed Forms Appendix C: Forms Index Close Window