Heartbreak in the American Family
Goyer: Grandparents Visitation
By: Amy Goyer | Source: AARP.org | May 2009
Known for her expertise on multigenerational and grandparenting issues, Amy Goyer is the AARP family expert.
Past columns:
- The Great Family Vacation Challenge
- Grandparents: The Superheroes of Child Care
- Cook Up Some Family Magic
- Grandma's in the House
Web Resources
- AARP's Tips for Grandparents offers help for grandparents.
- The National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights is a grassroots organization of grandparents. It provides support and tracks state legislation concerning visitation.
- The Grandparents Rights Manual is a resource offered by the Child Custody Center. The manual includes a listing of visitation, custody, and adoption laws for every state and the District of Columbia.
What is happening to American families? It used to be unusual to hear about families that were splintered, keeping grandparents and grandchildren separated. Now it is the most common challenge, from what grandparents tell me. These grandparents are in every state and at every socioeconomic level, and each of their situations is unique. But they have one thing in common: They are heartbroken to be kept away from their grandchildren.... Back to Article
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