Is joint legal custody of grandchildren allowed in all states?

No, joint legal custody of grandchildren is not allowed in all states. In North Dakota, grandparents have limited rights when it comes to the care and custody of their grandchildren. The state does allow for “Grandparent Visitation Rights” which allows a grandparent to file for visitation rights from a court. They must prove that such visitation is in the best interests of the grandchild. The court can grant grandparents visitation rights with their grandchild for a set amount of time as long as it is seen as beneficial for the child. North Dakota does not, however, currently recognize joint legal custody or any other form of adopted grandparent or grandchild rights. Other states, like California, do allow for joint legal custody and even adoption of grandchildren by grandparents in certain cases. So, while joint legal custody of grandchildren is not allowed in all states, it is allowed in some and North Dakota is not one of them.

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