Grandparents’ Rights Attorneys In Covington
Last updated on June 16, 2025
There is something really special about the relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild. Often, it carries a different tone and tenor than those of a parent-child relationship. Grandparents tend to face unique challenges when it comes to time with their grandchildren, but in Kentucky, there are options.
At FH Law, we are dedicated, understanding grandparents rights attorneys for people in Covington and all across Kentucky. We help our clients take the steps they need to build and maintain lasting contact with grandchildren. When grandparents have to fight in family law court to see those they love, things are already exceedingly difficult. We work hard to help our clients achieve their goals.
Legal Standing Of Grandparents In Kentucky
The view of Kentucky law is that grandparents should get to see their grandchildren, and thus it allows for grandparents to pursue custody or visitation. However, the state maintains a “presumption of favor” toward parents, and if parents are barring visitation, grandparents must submit considerable evidence to overcome it.
Still, even though the favor is initially with the child’s parents, that does not mean that you cannot get the visitation rights you deserve. We can work with you to review all the facts of the case and build a strategic approach to secure you the ability to be the grandparent you want to be.
The Factors Influencing The Court’s Grandparents Rights Decision
If grandparents are seeking visitation with a child, as part of the “presumption of parental favor,” the court must look at the parent’s preferences for who does and does not contact the child as in the child’s best interests. However, it is only one of a number of potential definitions of best interest of the child.
A more exhaustive list will include:
- Emotional and physical needs: The child’s emotional ties to parents, siblings, and other family members, as well as their physical needs for shelter, food, and care.
- Stability and continuity: The importance of maintaining a stable environment and routine for the child, including the continuity of education and community ties.
- Parental capacity: The ability and willingness of each parent to provide care, guidance and nurturing to the child.
- Child’s preferences: Depending on the child’s age and maturity, their preferences may be considered, although they are not always determinative.
- Family relationships: The strength of relationships between the child and each parent, siblings, and other significant individuals.
- Health considerations: The mental and physical health of all parties involved.
In this you can see that “family relations” can directly conflict with parental preference. If there are many other factors that conflict, you may get the order you wish.
Exceptional Circumstances And Grandparent Custody
In a few sad cases, there is a need for a grandparent to fully pursue child custody. This is often the case where there is a clear-cut safety issue for the child. In these cases, called “exceptional circumstances,” we work hard for our clients in the pursuit of the safety and best interests of their family.
We Help Secure Your Grandparent Rights
Grandparents deserve to have a relationship with their grandchildren. It’s not a minor issue. It’s one large enough that the courts will intervene if necessary. But, we’re on your side here. Reach out to us at 859-440-2338 to learn more about how we can help.