Texas courts give strong deference to parental rights. That means grandparents do not automatically have the right to visitation or custody. However, the law does provide legal pathways for grandparents to step in under specific circumstances—particularly when the child’s physical or emotional wellbeing is at risk.

We represent grandparents in a range of cases, including:

• Petitions for visitation when access to a grandchild has been wrongfully denied

• Custody (conservatorship) suits when parents are absent, incarcerated, deceased, or unfit

• Intervention in existing family law cases involving divorce, CPS actions, or custody disputes

• Modification of existing orders to include or expand grandparent rights

• Defensive representation when grandparents are being unjustly excluded or challenged

These cases are emotionally charged and procedurally complex. Courts will look closely at the child’s best interests, the history of the grandparent-grandchild relationship, and the fitness of the parents. We help grandparents build clear, well-supported cases that respect the law while asserting their rightful place in the child’s life.

If you’re a grandparent trying to protect or preserve your relationship with your grandchild, we understand what you’re facing—and we know how to help. You don’t have to navigate this alone. At The Turner Firm, we bring deep experience and a steady hand to a rarely practiced but critically important area of law.