Grandparents / relatives

Frequently asked questions

Can I get access to my grandchild?

My son let his wife have full custody, and my granddaughter's mother has been very difficult to deal with. She got the order through Provincial Court.

See the useful guide for relatives The Child's Right to Love on the People's Law School website, which discusses options for relatives who want to maintain a relationship with a child. These options include family court counsellors, mediation, conciliation, and going to court.

Some services that might help you are Provincial family duty counsel or the Lawyer Referral Service. Or see the other services listed in Who can help?

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Still got a question?

If your legal information question isn't answered above or on our blog, the LawLINE journal, please send us an e-mail. Provide some background information for your question, including where you live in BC and the level of court involved (Provincial or Supreme), if applicable. Your question (without your name or identifying details) and its answer may be added to our FAQ pages.

If we can't answer your question, we may have to refer you elsewhere.

We can't guarantee that your question will be answered quickly. If you need a quick response, contact one of the resources listed in Who can help?