Court Upholds 3rd Party Child Custody
Posted on Feb 8, 2011 5:30pm PST
A court in the South Dakota area has reportedly upheld the law that allows grandparents and others to gain custody of children who aren’t theirs. Now, a couple in the area will be given another chance to seek custody of their four-year-old granddaughter. It was previously ruled that the law was unconstitutional because it allowed courts to give others custody without first finding the child’s parents to be unfit.
Going through a child custody matter is never easy. It’s important that if you find yourself going through a child custody matter that you understand the process and how to best resolve this. You need to know that you do have rights to protect and options to do so. Child custody matters are more complicated than many believe so it is in your best interest to know how to properly approach your case.
If you or someone you know is dealing with a family matter then it is in your best interest to consult with a family law attorney. You can count on a lawyer to understand your case and know how to best resolve this matter. An attorney will always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights. Please take some time today to contact a family law lawyer to begin discussing your case.