PROMOTION Grandparents' rights to access to children The experts at Forbes Solicitors look at what you can do to make sure you don't lose touch with your grandchildren t's heartbreaking when a relationship breaks down, but that heartbeeak can span beyond do not have an automatic right, opportunities to open up negotiations bry letter or attempting family mediation are both options that are available for grandparents too. If neither of those options is successful, then an application can be made to the court. A grandparent does not have an automatic right to make an application, however permission can be sought. The court will carefully consider the connection to the child or children and, based upon that, will decide whether the application can progress. Once that hurdle has been overcome, a child arrangements order with advice and support to assist you application can be made and will be dealk with by attempting to identity the issues and, where necessary, considering if there are welfare issues the couple themselves. Where children are involved, there are often grandparents. When a couple have separated, unless there is an amicable arrangement In place, often extended members of the family, including grandparents, can find themselves very much on the outside of their grandchildren's lives. Grandparents may believe that they have no rights, but this is, in fact. incorrect. It is usal for a parent to have arrangements for seeing children and within that time, they can spend time with the extended family. Where either time is restricted or objections are made, a grandparent can do something that need to be investigated. for themselves. It is important for are experiencing difficulties with access and contact to your own grandchildren, we can peovide you with any contact arrangements. For more information contact Rubina Vohra, head of our family/divorce department at Rubina.vohrae forbessolicitors.co.uk or phone The initial application is made on a C100 application form, together with a supporting C2 form seeking permission to make the application. Once an order is in place, the order will have to be complied with. If you chiklren to maintain a link with either their paternal or matermal family and the court system does consider that. As with all breakdowns, taking legal advice is best. While grandparents on 01254 580000 Together We areforbes forbessolicitors. Ofices in Accrington, Blackburn, Central Lancashire, Loeds, Manchester and Preston www.forbessolicitors.co.uk PROMOTION Grandparents' rights to access to children The experts at Forbes Solicitors look at what you can do to make sure you don't lose touch with your grandchildren t's heartbreaking when a relationship breaks down, but that heartbeeak can span beyond do not have an automatic right, opportunities to open up negotiations bry letter or attempting family mediation are both options that are available for grandparents too. If neither of those options is successful, then an application can be made to the court. A grandparent does not have an automatic right to make an application, however permission can be sought. The court will carefully consider the connection to the child or children and, based upon that, will decide whether the application can progress. Once that hurdle has been overcome, a child arrangements order with advice and support to assist you application can be made and will be dealk with by attempting to identity the issues and, where necessary, considering if there are welfare issues the couple themselves. Where children are involved, there are often grandparents. When a couple have separated, unless there is an amicable arrangement In place, often extended members of the family, including grandparents, can find themselves very much on the outside of their grandchildren's lives. Grandparents may believe that they have no rights, but this is, in fact. incorrect. It is usal for a parent to have arrangements for seeing children and within that time, they can spend time with the extended family. Where either time is restricted or objections are made, a grandparent can do something that need to be investigated. for themselves. It is important for are experiencing difficulties with access and contact to your own grandchildren, we can peovide you with any contact arrangements. For more information contact Rubina Vohra, head of our family/divorce department at Rubina.vohrae forbessolicitors.co.uk or phone The initial application is made on a C100 application form, together with a supporting C2 form seeking permission to make the application. Once an order is in place, the order will have to be complied with. If you chiklren to maintain a link with either their paternal or matermal family and the court system does consider that. As with all breakdowns, taking legal advice is best. While grandparents on 01254 580000 Together We areforbes forbessolicitors. Ofices in Accrington, Blackburn, Central Lancashire, Loeds, Manchester and Preston www.forbessolicitors.co.uk