Yes, grandparents can obtain visitation of their grandchildren. Under Illinois law, visitation as a grandparent is a privilege, not a right, and the grandparent has the burden of proof in all cases. In cases where the parents of the child are divorced, separated, incarcerated, etc., it will be easier for the petitioner to satisfy the requirements of the statute. In a case where a grandparent is attempting to obtain custody, the court will review a number of factors in order to determine if custody is in the best interests of the child, such as the child's preferences, the preexisting relationship between the child and grandparent, whether the grandparent has been responsible for the child before, etc. Please contact one of our family law attorneys for additional information.
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