New Hampshire Grandparent's Rights FAQ's

1. Do grandparent's have any rights to visitation with their grandchildren?
Yes. Grandparent's may petition the superior court which has jurisdiction over the divorce, separation or other such action being brought or, in certain cases the superior court in the county where the grandchild resides, for reasonable rights of visitation with their grandchildren.

The following criteria must be considered by the court in ordering grandparent visitation:

1. whether such visitation is in the best interests of the child;
2. whether such visitation would interfere with the parent-child relationship;
3. the nature of the relationship between the grandparent and the child including whether the grandchild has resided with the grandparent, the frequency of contact, any chance that the health and safety of the child would be endangered by visitation with the grandparent or lack of it;
4. any friction between the grandparent and the child's parent and the effect it would have on the child;
5. the circumstances leading to the petition;
6. any Guardian ad Litem recommendations;
7. any preferences expressed by the child; and,
8. any other relevant factors.