Can a grandparent petition the court to have a grandchild medically evaluated?

Yes, a grandparent can petition the court in Georgia to have a grandchild medically evaluated. Under current Grandparents Rights Law, if a grandparent has been denied access to their grandchild or is having difficulty in contact with their grandchild, they can seek legal help in the form of a petition to the court. The court can order a medical evaluation to begin any necessary investigations and to determine if the grandchild is healthy and safe. The court is allowed to order such medically evaluations if it is seen as necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the grandchild. The court, through the petition, can also order that the grandchild stay with the grandparent or at least meets with the grandparent in a neutral setting until a later hearing date. This allows the grandparent to monitor the grandchild’s health and well-being until the concerns of the grandparent are cleared up. Ultimately, the court will be the deciding factor as to whether the grandparent can have a medical evaluation done or if the grandparent can continue to have contact with the grandchild. The grandparent must provide detailed evidence as to why they believe a medical evaluation is necessary and must journey through the legal process. Georgia is one of a few states that has Grandparents Rights Law, and so a grandparent in need of help should be aware of their rights and seek legal representation if necessary.

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