Temporary Child Custody For Grandparents - You Just May Save a Life

Temporary child custody for grandparents can be court mandated when the home life of your grandchildren is so unsafe that the court rules that their health is at risk. This can happen for many reasons. Sometimes your child has a major illness that leaves him or her incapable of caring for themselves as well as your grandchildren.

When major illness occurs, social services will often step in to safeguard your grandchildren. They may want to put them in foster care but if you would rather care for your grandkids yourself, this is generally the preferred outcome for everyone concerned. If and when your child recovers from serious illness he or she can then return to care for the kids. Your child will be eternally grateful for your help.

Unfortunately, drug or alcohol abuse can wreak havoc on a family. Many times temporary child custody for grandparents is awarded when a parent is out of control because of drugs or alcohol. If the parent is willing to go through extensive drug or alcohol rehabilitation, which can take six months to one year, they can often regain custody of their children.

Another cause for grandparents gaining custody of their grandchildren is when their parents don’t have the financial means to provide for their children. It can be heart wrenching for an otherwise loving parent to not be able to provide the basics of food and shelter for their children. As a grandparent you can step in and help until your child gets back on his or her feet financially.