Are grandparents entitled to visitation rights?

In New Hampshire, grandparents are allowed to seek visitation rights under certain circumstances. Generally speaking, court-ordered visitation is available if the biological parents of the child are deceased, or if there is an ongoing “adjudication of custody” between the current parents. Grandparents are also allowed to pursue visitation when a child’s parents have separated or divorced. When a court determines whether visitation rights should be granted to grandparents, the primary standard that is considered is the best interests of the child. This includes looking at the amount of contact that the grandparent has with the child, and the emotional bond between the two. The court may also consider the degree of parent involvement in the life of the child, the effect that visitation rights may have on the relationship between parent and child, and the ability of the grandparent to provide a safe and healthy environment for the child. In addition, New Hampshire courts will look at other factors such as the child’s age and maturity level, the physical and mental health of the grandparent, the reasons for the visitation request, and any other factors that are relevant to the particular situation. In the end, the court will consider all of these factors and decide whether to grant visitation rights to the grandparent.

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