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grandparent visitation

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A quick definition of grandparent visitation:

Grandparent visitation is when a grandparent is allowed to spend time with their grandchild, but only if a court approves it. This means that the grandparent has to ask a judge for permission to see their grandchild. Sometimes, a parent might not want the grandparent to visit, and in those cases, the court will have to decide if the grandparent can still visit. However, the court will always make sure that the child is safe and happy during the visit.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Grandparent visitation refers to a court-approved access that grandparents have to their grandchildren. It is a type of visitation, which is a period of time when a relative, especially a noncustodial parent, can spend time with a child.

Examples:

  • A court may grant grandparent visitation rights to a grandparent who has been denied access to their grandchild by the child's parent.
  • Grandparent visitation can be restricted or supervised if the visiting grandparent is known or believed to pose a threat to the child's health and safety.

The examples illustrate how grandparent visitation is a legal right that can be granted by a court. It allows grandparents to spend time with their grandchildren, even if the child's parent objects. However, the court may limit or supervise the visitation if there are concerns about the grandparent's behavior or the child's safety.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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