If you’re a parent, and your child is unwilling, unable, or doesn’t have the capacity to take care of their grandchildren or if your child’s ex-spouse has not allowing any rights to visit your children, then you may request a parenting order before the court.

Parenting orders are also granted by grandparents who aren’t just seeking visitation rights but also when the grandparent wants control (whether part or full) of their children. This can be the situation in cases where the child has been neglected, abused, or violence from the family.