Q: How many days a month can a grandparent see there grandchildren in the state of Missouri. When the parent denies visits
A: That depends on which parent is denying you time with the children. Grandparents' rights were created to help children maintain connections with both sides of their family. If your own child is denying you time with your grandchildren, you cannot request visitation time under grandparents' rights; the idea being that the children have connections to the family through their parent, your child. If your own child is unable to see his or her children, either through death or incapacity, and the other parent is denying you time with the grandchildren for a period of more than 90 days, they you may qualify for visitation under grandparent's rights. However, it would not be a specified visitation schedule with the children as a parent might receive. Depending on the Court and the circumstances, a few hours every few months may be deemed sufficient. Talk to an attorney to discuss the particular circumstances of your case.
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