Legal

Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren often face unique legal challenges. Whether you’re stepping in due to a divorce, foster care placement, or the loss of an adult child, understanding your legal rights is essential to protecting your family and ensuring stability.

What You’ll Find in This Section

This part of our website provides clear, accessible information about Colorado laws that affect grandparents and kin caregivers, including:

• Custodial Rights
  Learn when and how grandparents can petition for custody, especially in cases involving divorce, separation, or parental incapacity.
• Visitation Rights
  Understand your rights to maintain a relationship with your grandchildren, even when family dynamics change.
• Adoption and Foster Care
  Explore your options if your grandchild is placed in foster care or adopted by someone outside the family.
• Legal Considerations After the Death of an Adult Child
  Find guidance on how to navigate custody and visitation when a parent passes away.

Watch and Learn

We encourage you to view our featured video:
“Strengthening Grandfamilies: Legal Rights of Grandparents”
This video offers practical advice on how to petition the court and advocate for your rights.

Need More Information?

If there’s a legal topic you’re curious about that isn’t covered here, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Us to share your questions or suggest topics for future updates.