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What is custodial grandparenting?

Last Updated: April 19, 2009


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In a custodial grandparenting relationship, grandparents have legal custody of their grandchildren; they provide daily care and decision making. Custody is awarded by a court and generally is provided when a parent is unable or unwilling to care for his or her child. Custody can be reversed by a court.

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