Biddeford Grandparents Rights Lawyer

Grandparents Rights Attorney in Biddeford, ME

There are few things more precious than grandchildren. As a grandparent, you likely consider your grandchildren your pride and joy, and you want to spend as much time with them as possible. So, what happens if a parent limits access or endangers your grandchild? Whether you are seeking visitation rights in Newtown or are hoping to secure the full custody of a grandchild in Oak Ridge, a Biddeford grandparents’ rights lawyer is here to support you.

Choose the Family Lawyers at the Law Offices of Thaddeus V. Day, PLLC

Since 2002, the family law team at the Law Offices of Thaddeus V. Day, PLLC, has been assisting grandparents in retaining their rights to visitation, contact, or custody of their grandchildren. We know you only want the brightest future for your grandchildren, and sometimes you are the only party that can provide it. Whatever your grandparents’ rights case may involve, we are here to act as the legal advocates you can trust.

How to Request Grandparent Visitation in Maine

In Maine, the divorce rate is around 2.5 cases per 1,000 people. In cases of divorce, separation, or even annulment, you may be concerned that one parent will deny your rights to see your grandchildren. If this becomes the case, you still have rights, and the team at the Law Offices of Thaddeus V. Day, PLLC, is here to help you exercise those rights.

In Biddeford, Maine, to request grandparent visitation from the York County court system, you will need to take the following steps:

• Write an official petition to the court by completing the necessary forms
• Prepare either a sworn statement or an affidavit with your attorney that explains your relationship with the grandchildren in question and offers reasons as to why you should be allowed visitation
• Prepare forms of supporting evidence, such as letters, witness statements, and photographs, to attach to the affidavit
• File the petition, the affidavit, and the evidence with the York County District Court and make several copies of all the involved paperwork
• Pay the necessary court fees
• Serve the legal guardians or parents of the child with copies of the petition either through certified mail or by an adult who is not involved in the case
• File a copy of all involved paperwork with your attorney

At the Law Offices of Thaddeus V. Day, PLLC, we are here to help you through each and every step of the process, advocating for your rights to visitation as the grandparent of the child. We can help gather the necessary evidence and ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out and filed.

Hire a Grandparents’ Rights Lawyer Today

Building a better, brighter future for your grandchildren starts with ensuring they are raised in a safe, loving home. If a parent is unfit, or you have been denied access to a grandchild, you have rights, and the team at the Law Offices of Thaddeus V. Day, PLLC, is here to support you. Contact our offices today to schedule an initial consultation and hire a grandparents’ rights lawyer you can trust.