Grandparents
When a child has been adopted, they are to be treated as though they have been born as a child...
What rights do grandparents actually have? Grandparents are not afforded any special rights or status under the Children Act 1989...
For many grandparents their grandchildren are very important parts of their lives and the idea of being denied contact with them can be heart-breaking. However, the courts do often recognise the invaluable relationship a grandparent and grandchild can share and the significance this has in a child’s life.
