§48-10-1201. Misdemeanor Offense for Allowing Contact Between Child and Person Who Has Been Precluded Visitation Rights; Penalties
§48-10-1201. Misdemeanor offense for allowing contact between child and person who has been precluded visitation rights; penalties. Any grandparent who knowingly allows contact between a minor grandchild and a parent or other person who has been precluded visitation rights with the child by court order is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall […]
§48-10-902. Effect of Adoption of the Child
If a child who is subject to a grandparent visitation order under this article is later adopted, the order for grandparent visitation is automatically vacated when the order for adoption is entered, unless the adopting parent is a stepparent, grandparent or other relative of the child.
§48-10-1001. Continuing Jurisdiction of Circuit Court or Family Court
Any circuit court or family court that grants visitation rights to a grandparent shall retain jurisdiction throughout the minority of the minor child with whom visitation is granted to modify or terminate such rights as dictated by the best interests of the minor child.
§48-10-1002. Termination of Grandparent Visitation
A circuit court or family court shall, based upon a petition brought by an interested person, terminate any grant of the right of grandparent visitation upon presentation of a preponderance of the evidence that a grandparent granted visitation has materially violated the terms and conditions of the order of visitation.
§48-10-1101. Attorney's Fees; Reasonable Costs
In an action brought under the provisions of this article, a circuit court or family court may order payment of reasonable attorney's fees and costs based upon the equities of the positions asserted by the parties to pay such fees and costs.
§48-10-501. Necessary Findings for Grant of Reasonable Visitation to a Grandparent
The circuit court or family court shall grant reasonable visitation to a grandparent upon a finding that visitation would be in the best interests of the child and would not substantially interfere with the parent-child relationship.
§48-10-502. Factors to Be Considered in Making a Determination as to a Grant of Visitation to a Grandparent
In making a determination on a motion or petition the court shall consider the following factors: (1) The age of the child;
§48-10-601. Interview of Child in Chambers
§48-10-601. Interview of child in chambers. In considering the factors listed in section 10-502 for purposes of determining whether to grant visitation, establishing a specific visitation schedule, and resolving any issues related to the making of any determination with respect to visitation or the establishment of any specific visitation schedule, the court, in its discretion, […]
§48-10-602. Prohibitions on Use of Child's Written or Recorded Statement or Affidavit; Child Not to Be Called as a Witness
(a) No person shall obtain or attempt to obtain from a child a written or recorded statement or affidavit setting forth the wishes and concerns of the child regarding grandparent visitation matters, and the court, in considering the factors listed in section 10-502 of this article for purposes of determining whether to grant any visitation, […]
§48-10-701. Proof Required When Action Is Pending for Divorce, Custody, Legal Separation, Annulment or Establishment of Paternity
OF GRANDPARENT VISITATION. §48-10-701. Proof required when action is pending for divorce, custody, legal separation, annulment or establishment of paternity. If a motion for grandparent visitation is filed in a pending action for divorce, custody, legal separation, annulment or establishment of paternity pursuant to section 21-401, the grandparent shall be granted visitation if a preponderance […]