Grandparent applications

Has your child’s relationship just ended? You may be worried how this will affect your grandchildren’s relationship with you. You may also want to know how you can support your child and grandchildren during this time. Try to not take sides, your grandchildren will benefit from you being a constant for them when things in their lives are changing. Be there for them as needed and remember it is a difficult time for all.

This time can be especially hard if your grandchildren have always been close to you and now, they are not seeing you. You will be worried about how they are and what they must be thinking and what you can do. Whilst the option to apply to the court for permission to make an application is one you might have considered; this should be a last resort. Think about how you can resolve it amicably. Mediation can be extremely helpful as often people can behave in a certain way as they haven’t communicated. Mediation can be a forum to enable you to talk about the children and your concerns if they aren’t seeing you. Remember that you all have a common aim, to want what is best for the children. For further information on our mediation services please see here.