When foster placement happens, it’s because DHS has removed the children from the parents because of some safety concern.
Grandparents Law in Oklahoma
In an adoption case, it typically will arise either through a deprived case where the parents have failed to work their services with DHS.
Guardianships are very, very common. It’s probably the most common type of grandparents’ rights case that I handle, and I would think that would be true for most family law attorneys.
Now I am always asked by clients, what is a reasonable visitation plan? And I can tell you that typically that looks like one weekend a month.
You need a close relationship with your grandchild if you suspect that a child is being subjected to abuse or neglect.
According to the Grandparents Rights Attorney, the relationship between a child and a grandparent can be more like a close friendship.
Family tradition and culture are transmitted to children through their parents, through their surroundings, and through their grandparents most importantly.