Thursday, March 31, 2011

Review backs grandparents' role after divorce

Grandparents should be included in contact agreements but have no legal right to access, according to a government reviewGrandparents should be included in agreements on the future of their grandchildren following a divorce, under proposals for family law reform unveiled in a government review, but would not have rights of contact set down in law.The importance of grandparents would be incorporated in Parenting Agreements ? reached without going to court if possible, with separating parents able to access online and phone help ? which would focus on where the child spends time rather than defining contact and residence. The importance of relationships with both parents, grandparents and other relatives, and friends valued by the child, would be included.However, David Norgrove, chair of

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