The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren is unique and exceptional. Grandparents play vital role in every childs life. Apart from this their presence in the family offers love, support, advice and experience. The healthy relationship between the grandparents and child is unique and adds a mutual sense of well being and belonging among the family members. But with the increased number of divorces many grandparents fight for grandparents rights.

Nowadays many grandparents are approaching legal assistance for their rights.  Majority of times court supports the grandparents rights and allows them to visit their grandchildren. Court recognizes the role of grandparents as an essential part of a childs life and in very rare circumstances court refuses grandparent contact like in the case of abuse or violence.

Applying to the court for grandchildren contact, they consider certain important aspect related to the child, like applicants connection with the child, nature of application for contact and is there any harm to the childs well being in any way. Once the process is finished court gives contact orders. But if any of the parent objects the contact order, then grandparent needs to attend full hearing wherein both the parties put forward their evidences.  

Therefore it is duty for every grandparent to know their grandparents rights and in this regard many forums are ready to support and help to assist in legal matters.