Can grandparents get visitation rights?

Yes, grandparents may be granted visitation rights under § 1685 BGB if it serves the child’s well-being — even against the custodial parent’s wishes.

Yes, grandparents in Australia have the legal right to apply to court for parenting orders allowing time with their grandchildren, but there is no automatic right to see them.

Yes, grandparents in Ireland can apply to the court for access to their grandchildren under the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015.

Yes, grandparents in the UK can apply to court for a child arrangements order to see their grandchildren, but they usually need the court’s permission first.

Yes, grandparents in New York can petition for visitation rights, but they must prove it's in the child’s best interests and overcome the presumption that parents act in their child’s best interest.

Yes, grandparents in India can seek visitation rights, but only through the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 — and only if it's in the child’s best interest and no parent objects unreasonably.