Grandparents Rights in Arkansas

[LawResearcherMissy]

We have been a huge part of our granddaughter's life from the beginning.

If you can prove this to the court and prove that not continuing this relationship would be harmful to your granddaughter, you might have a shot at visitation.

[charliesgirl]

If I'm reading Arkansas law correctly, if the child's parents are married and together then the grandparents can't sue for visitation. Legally now, my son is not the father any longer and so her mother and adoptive father are married. Do you know what I mean? My son and her mother aren't married but her mother and the man who adopted her are.

[LawResearcherMissy]

The Arkansas statute is curiously mute on the subject of children who have been adopted.

Some states specify that if the child has been adopted by anyone, grandparent visitation is right out. Others, like Arkansas, are silent.

At this point, you're going to need to consult with an attorney in your area who specializes in Family Law to see if you even have standing to pursue visitation. The first consultation is usually free.

[charliesgirl]

Can you possibly give me a few names of attorneys in Arkansas? My husband and I would like to see if we can setup a phone consultation with a lawyer. We live in NJ but our granddaughter lives in Arkansas so I guess we would have to have someone from there. Thank you for your help.

[LawResearcherMissy]

The Arkansas State Bar Association offers a Find A Lawyer database.

Select Family law and fill in your other criteria.

[charliesgirl]

Thanks so much.