30 Jan 2015
Not inherently. This can be complicated because in Virginia there isn’t a specific statute concerning grandparents’ rights. The child custody and visitation statutes refer to parents and “persons with a legitimate interest”, which can include grandparents, step-grandparents, stepparents, former stepparents, blood relatives, and family members. The courts must consider what is in the best interest of the children and as between parents, the court will apply the ten factors in Va....