Establishes procedures for grandparent visitation rights and temporary custody placements.
Establishes procedures for grandparent visitation rights and temporary custody placements. The Circuit Court may grant reasonable visitation rights to either the paternal or maternal grandparents of a child if it determines that it is in the best interests of the child to do so. In determining the best interests of the child, the court shall consider all relevant factors including maintaining an existing relationship between the grandparent and the child, the child's expressed preferences, the mental and physical health of all individuals involved, the motivation and intent of the adults.
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