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Journal of Family Issues, Vol. 26, No. 5, 638-664 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0192513X04272740
© 2005 SAGE Publications

Grandparent Visitation Rights

Justices’ Interpretation of the Best Interests of the Child Standard

Tammy L. Henderson

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The purpose of the study was to review grandparent visitation cases to determine how justices interpreted the best interests of the child standard. Using grounded theory methods, the author conducted a study on 46 grandparent visitation cases. Based on the critical review of these cases, three themes emerged: parental rights, children’s rights, and child development. These themes help to explain how courts influence the social construction of power within families. The author closes the study with implications and suggestions for future research.

Key Words: family law • rights • grandparent • children • visitation • best interests of the child


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