Grandparent Visitation Rights Illinois

Summary

In Illinois, grandparents can petition for visitation rights if certain conditions are met, such as a parent being deceased, missing, or incompetent. Courts generally defer to parents decisions unless the childs well-being is at risk. If a childs safety is threatened by a non-parent, an order of protection may be sought. Consult a local family law attorney for personalized advice.

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was wondering if i can get court order visitations in il as grandparent of grandchild
Hello Angie, in Illinois, grandparents can petition for visitation rights under certain circumstances, such as:
- One of the child's parents is deceased or missing for at least 3 months.
- One of the parents is incompetent as a matter of law.
- A parent has been in jail for the 3 months before you file the petition.
Does any of this apply to your situation?
no
I understand, Angie. Can you provide more information about the circumstances of your case? Are both parents active in the child's life or is there any reason you're seeking court-ordered visitation?
my daughter lived with me before and after baby being born. she has relationship with a man that is an addict and felon with current pending cases and she left to live with him he is not the father
I'm sorry to hear about this challenging situation, Angie. If your daughter is denying you visitation, you may be able to petition a court for grandparent visitation rights. However, in Illinois, courts generally defer to the parents' decision unless the child's mental, physical, or emotional health is at risk.
ok can get order to keep her boyfriend away from chil
Angie, in Illinois, you can potentially obtain an order of protection if you believe the child's safety is at risk due to this person. However, this may require demonstrating a credible threat or harm. It's advised to consult with a family law attorney in your area.
thank u
You're welcome, Angie. Remember, it's important to seek local legal advice. You can contact Cook County Family Law Division at (*) *-* for more guidance. Stay strong and take care.