SB 114

Abstract

Visitation; petition of grandparent. Requiresthe court, in petitions for visitation filed by the grandparent ofa child where either (i) the parent is the grandparent's child andis deceased, incarcerated, or incapacitated, or has had his parentalrights terminated or (ii) the grandparent has an established relationshipwith the child and has provided a significant level of care for thechild, to consider the following factors: (a) the historical relationshipbetween the grandparent and child, (b) the motivation of the grandparentin seeking visitation, (c) the motivation of the living parent indenying visitation to the grandparent, (d) the quantity of time requestedand the effect it will have on the child's daily activities, and(e) the benefits of maintaining a relationship with the extendedfamily of the deceased parent.