Grandparents' Rights

Grandparents' Rights in Illinois

Wheaton, Chicago & Oswego Law Offices

Having a relationship with their grandparents is an important part of a child's upbringing. Whenever possible, our lawyers at Esp, Kreuzer, Cores & McLaughlin, LLP encourage parents to make their children available and work with the grandparents to arrange visitation schedules. Unfortunately, some grandparents must engage in a legal battle in order to see their grandchildren.

Our firm is able to assess the situation and determine whether or not the grandparents are entitled to visitation rights. We strive to make decisions that are in the best interests of the children while keeping our clients' goals in mind.

Since this is a complex area of the law, you need an attorney that is able to effectively interpret and explain the laws that govern grandparents' rights. Our firm prides itself on understanding Illinois visitation laws as they apply to grandparents.

In addition to handling cases involving grandparents, we also represent other family members, such as siblings, aunts, and uncles, in gaining visitation whenever possible.

Guardianship

By giving guardianship to a grandparent, the court is giving legal authority to a responsible individual that can act in the best interests of the child. In instances where a parent or parents are in a difficult situation and unable to properly care for their child, there are legal ways in which we may pursue a guardianship over the child for the grandparents.

If you have concerns about grandparents' rights, contact a lawyer at Esp, Kreuzer, Cores & McLaughlin, LLP today through this Web site or by calling (630) 871-1002. We have helped grandparents gain guardianship throughout Chicago and its suburbs from our offices in Wheaton, downtown Chicago, and Oswego, including DuPage County, Kane County, Cook County, Will County and Kendall County.