When a family is facing an unplanned pregnancy, what legal rights do grandparents have? Even though the ultimate decision regarding the future of the child is up to the birth mother and father, many birth grandparents are being included in choosing the adoptive parents who will raise and nurture their grandchild. Some birth grandparents have the option to remain in contact after the birth, through photographs, letters, and possible visits.

Learn the advantages and disadvantages of adoption and guardianship, the legal rights of birth grandparents, the birth grandparents’ relationship with the birth mother, and birth father’s parents’ rights.