

The Circumstances Under Which Grandparents Can Win Custody Battles
If the parents are abusive
If one parent is abusive, the court usually awards custody to the other parent. But if both parents are abusive towards the child and if the court finds substantial evidence to support the claim, the custody can be awarded to grandparents.
If the parents choose grandparents as the primary caretakers
Parents have the power to choose who they want their kids to live with. However, grandparents must also show that they have lived and taken care of the child for a period of time. The best way for them to do this is by maintaining a calendar where the dates are marked.
If one of the parent dies
It is quite possible for one of the parents to pass away while the divorce proceeding is taking place. In such cases, it becomes difficult for the other parent to take care of his/her kids during a state of mourning. One option for them is sending their kids to live with their grandparents temporarily.
If the court decides
During custody battles, it is ultimately the court that will decide who the custody goes to. If the court rules both parents to be unfit for taking care of the children, it may award custody to the grandparents. The court’s judgment weighs majorly on what’s best for the child and therefore grandparents have a good chance of winning custody battles.
Conclusion
Custody battles can be complicated issues and sometime both parents end up losing custody of their children. The court considers the role of the grandparents in a child’s life and the grandparents prove to be fit for the role, the custody is awarded to them. However, grandparents should know and understand the various situations in which a custody can be granted to them.
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