Grandparents Access
Grandparents
Grandparents play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren, so when the child’s parents separate or divorce, it can have a profound effect on grandparents too.
It’s usually a positive thing if grandparents can stay in touch with their grandchildren, and family mediation can play a part in ensuring this happens.
Children benefit from reassurance in times of change and they need to know:
- It is not their fault
- They are loved, and
- They have someone to talk with about their feelings.
Children may feel they are to blame for adult disagreements and a grandparent may help the children in their families understand the changes they are experiencing are not their fault. It is important to remember they may feel conflicting loyalties – listening without criticising either parent will help them to continue to talk about their feelings.
How Family Mediation Can Help
Grandparents have no automatic right to be part of their grandchild’s life, but family mediation can help reduce conflict between family members after separation or divorce. It’s often the best way to resume contact and secure the relationships you’ve worked hard to build up with your grandchildren.
Contact Us
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Family Law Mediation Leicester (Head Office)
First Floor
60 Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1FB
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Weekend appointments are available on request
*We can offer a limited number of pre-arranged mediation sessions outside of office hours subject to agreement and availability. All mediation sessions are held either at our offices or remotely via video conferencing software e.g. Zoom.