I urge Indiana to grant equal grandparent visitation rights for all families, including married families, so grandparents and grandchildren are not wrongfully cut off from one another.
For 45 years, grandparent visitation rights have been available only for a select few, even though family loss and family change affect many households across the state. About 8% of Indiana residents are divorced, never married, or have experienced the death of a parent, and children in married families deserve the same chance to keep a loving grandparent in their lives. Family bonds matter in every kind of home, not just in some.
When a caring grandparent is blocked from a grandchild’s life, the loss is felt on both sides. Children can lose support, stability, and a steady source of love. Grandparents lose a meaningful relationship that can help hold a family together. That harm should not depend on whether the parents are married.
I believe the law should treat all families fairly and keep the courts open to every child’s best interests. Marriage should never place anyone above the law or above review by the courts. The best-interest standard must be applied equally, including for the 18% of Indiana children who are children of married families.
I call for Indiana Code IC 31-17-5-1 to be rewritten without prejudice immunity and made constitutionally correct, so equal rights and open courts are available to all Indiana families.
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We are being alienated from our grandson, who has been in out care for most of the 10 years of his life.
My daughter who is married to her estranged husband for 8.5 years now, won’t let me see my grandsons. She is hiding her mental illness which I see and know about. She refuses to let me have any contact with them. In March 2026, my youngest now 8 years old grandson, told me about his big brother molesting him. My daughter admitted to knowing this and my older grandson admitted to doing this to his younger brother. However, when DCS got involved my daughter brainwashed the boys & scared them.
A friend is having a problem with the parent not letting them see their grand child.
No child shall be denied the love of a caring grandparent.
Grandparents should have rights , it’s not fair to the children if the parents can’t get along , grandparents play a big part in society.
Grandparents are special 🫶
because why should the child suffer from parental petty disputes
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I urge Indiana to grant equal grandparent visitation rights for all families, including married families, so grandparents and grandchildren are not wrongfully cut off from one another.
For 45 years, grandparent visitation rights have been available only for a select few, even though family loss and family change affect many households across the state. About 8% of Indiana residents are divorced, never married, or have experienced the death of a parent, and children in married families deserve the same chance to keep a loving grandparent in their lives. Family bonds matter in every kind of home, not just in some.
When a caring grandparent is blocked from a grandchild’s life, the loss is felt on both sides. Children can lose support, stability, and a steady source of love. Grandparents lose a meaningful relationship that can help hold a family together. That harm should not depend on whether the parents are married.
I believe the law should treat all families fairly and keep the courts open to every child’s best interests. Marriage should never place anyone above the law or above review by the courts. The best-interest standard must be applied equally, including for the 18% of Indiana children who are children of married families.
I call for Indiana Code IC 31-17-5-1 to be rewritten without prejudice immunity and made constitutionally correct, so equal rights and open courts are available to all Indiana families.
10 Comments
It is unfair to both children & grandparents to keep them separated unless it's necessary for child safety. Some parents use their children against their extended family in a power struggle or due to mental illness.
We are being alienated from our grandson, who has been in out care for most of the 10 years of his life.
My daughter who is married to her estranged husband for 8.5 years now, won’t let me see my grandsons. She is hiding her mental illness which I see and know about. She refuses to let me have any contact with them. In March 2026, my youngest now 8 years old grandson, told me about his big brother molesting him. My daughter admitted to knowing this and my older grandson admitted to doing this to his younger brother. However, when DCS got involved my daughter brainwashed the boys & scared them.
A friend is having a problem with the parent not letting them see their grand child.
No child shall be denied the love of a caring grandparent.
Grandparents should have rights , it’s not fair to the children if the parents can’t get along , grandparents play a big part in society.
Grandparents are special 🫶
because why should the child suffer from parental petty disputes
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It is unfair to both children & grandparents to keep them separated unless it's necessary for child safety. Some parents use their children against their extended family in a power struggle or due to mental illness.