Grandparents' Rights Lawyer Attorney in Harrisburg, PA

Grandparents' Rights Lawyer Overview

As a grandparent, building a healthy, stable relationship with your grandchild can make a world of difference in his or her development. When this opportunity is taken away, the effects can be devastating.

At Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, LLC in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and those of your grandchild. Our experienced attorneys are well versed in state statues regarding custody and visitation, and know what it takes to successfully litigate on your behalf.

Helping You Exercise Your Rights

We understand that many circumstances precipitate the decision to seek custody or petition for visitation. Recent legislation has made laws in Pennsylvania more amenable to grandparents' rights. Situations in which it may be appropriate to exercise these rights include:

• The death of a parent: All too often, a surviving spouse ignores the wishes of the deceased's parents to spend time with their grandchild.
• A parental divorce or separation: If you have not been included in the divorce agreement, you may petition the courts for visitation rights.
• A living situation that places the child at risk: If your grandchild's well-being is threatened by neglect, abuse, mental illness or addiction and you have assumed responsibility for their care, you could be awarded full or partial custody.
• Removal of the child from your long-term care: Sometimes it is necessary for a child to reside with a grandparent for a year or more. When a parent re-enters the picture and prevents visitation, it can be difficult to cope.

We believe that every child deserves the love, guidance and support of a caring grandparent. That is why we are committed to building the most compelling case possible on your behalf.

Get the help of an experienced attorney today and regain your rightful place in your grandchild's life. Call Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, LLC at 866-765-0706.

Areas of Practice

• Grandparents' rights lawyer
• Grandparent Rights