Yes, in specific circumstances, such as the death of a parent, an active custody case where the parents disagree, a child at serious risk in a parent’s care, or a child who lived with a grandparent for at least 12 consecutive months before a parent removed them. In that last case, the grandparent must file within six months of the removal. Courts focus on the child’s safety and stability when deciding custody.
Does the state of Pennsylvania recognize grandparents’ rights?
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