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If you believe that living with you is in the best interest of your grandchildren, you can file suit to request custody. First, you must visit the courthouse in the county where your grandchildren reside and obtain a Petition for Custody form. You will need to complete the petition including as much information as possible. The petition will ask you to include facts regarding why it is imperative that you are granted custody of your grandchildren. In addition, you must attach an affidavit that states the denial of your custody request will significantly impair your grandchildren’s emotional or physical health.
Next, file the completed petition with the court’s clerk. You must pay the appropriate filing fee at the time you submit your petition, and the filing fee can vary by county. Therefore, you should contact the court clerk’s office to determine the filing fee. When you file the petition, the clerk will schedule a court date for a judge to hear your request. You must serve all interested parties with a copy of the filed petition and information about when to appear in court. Interested parties may include one or both parents and other relatives also seeking custody of the grandchildren, if applicable. It is important to try to reach a peaceful resolution with all parties involved prior to the hearing. The court will also want to know whether the parties attempted to reach an agreement on their own, and the court will appreciate any efforts you make to accomplish a resolution.
Finally, you will appear before the judge and argue your request for custody of your grandchildren. You can bring all relevant evidence to the hearing to present to the judge including witnesses that will support your claim.
Applying for custody of your grandchildren can be a complicated process and the burden to show living with you would be in the best interest of the children can be difficult. Therefore you should discuss your options with a Texas family law attorney. If you need help finding an attorney to help you with your case, you can contact the Texas State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service. Their phone number is (800) 252- 9690.
If you believe that living with you is in the best interest of your grandchildren, you can file suit to request custody. First, you must visit the courthouse in the county where your grandchildren reside and obtain a Petition for Custody form. You will need to complete the petition including as much information as possible. The petition will ask you to include facts regarding why it is imperative that you are granted custody of your grandchildren. In addition, you must attach an affidavit that states the denial of your custody request will significantly impair your grandchildren’s emotional or physical health.
Next, file the completed petition with the court’s clerk. You must pay the appropriate filing fee at the time you submit your petition, and the filing fee can vary by county. Therefore, you should contact the court clerk’s office to determine the filing fee. When you file the petition, the clerk will schedule a court date for a judge to hear your request. You must serve all interested parties with a copy of the filed petition and information about when to appear in court. Interested parties may include one or both parents and other relatives also seeking custody of the grandchildren, if applicable. It is important to try to reach a peaceful resolution with all parties involved prior to the hearing. The court will also want to know whether the parties attempted to reach an agreement on their own, and the court will appreciate any efforts you make to accomplish a resolution.
Finally, you will appear before the judge and argue your request for custody of your grandchildren. You can bring all relevant evidence to the hearing to present to the judge including witnesses that will support your claim.
Applying for custody of your grandchildren can be a complicated process and the burden to show living with you would be in the best interest of the children can be difficult. Therefore you should discuss your options with a Texas family law attorney. If you need help finding an attorney to help you with your case, you can contact the Texas State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service. Their phone number is (800) 252- 9690.