Recently I successfully helped my clients to get temporary sole legal and physical custody of their grandchildren. I believe this is happening more often because of adult children (parents of the grandchildren) having alcohol and/or drug problems. There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to pursue this route. One is do you meet the statutory requirements? This you can determine by meeting with an attorney. Two, do you have the financial resources for this? Unfortunately custody cases can become very expensive. Three, is it worth antagonizing your adult child and/or is this what is best for the grandchildren. There is an emotional toll when going through this type of litigation. My clients felt all sorts of emotions as we progressed through their case. They were very concerned about their adult daughter since they want her to become healthy yet they were looking out for the best interests of their grandchildren.
If you have concerns about your grandchildren, talk to an attorney. He or she can help you know whether you even meet the statutory requirements for attempting to get custody of your grandchildren. Additionally, most attorneys will discuss with you the financial and emotional strain this may have on you. You should know what you are getting into before you decide what to do.
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