Author Question: Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the respective rights of grandparents and ... (Read 57 times)

codyclark · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the respective rights of grandparents and biological parents in custody and visitation contests?

A) Based on federal law, a grandparent can have visitation rights with a grandchild based on the best interests of the child test even if opposed by a biological parent.
B) After Troxel, a grandparent seeking visitation with their grandchild must establish something more than that visitation would be in the best interest of their grandchildren.
C) In all states, grandparents automatically have standing to seek visitation with their grandchildren.
D) After Troxel, there is no longer a presumption that the decisions of fit parents with respect to visitation are valid.

Question 2

In order to modify a custody order, it is sufficient for the noncustodial parent to show that the custodial parent

A) has relocated their residence to another county.
B) is sexually involved with a partner of the same or opposite sex.
C) has made a mistake in judgment raising the child that resulted in an injury to the child.
D) None of the above will necessarily result in a modification.