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Grandparents' Rights

Grandparent Visitation Rights In The United States, Grandparent Visitation Rights In Canada, Conclusion




Grandparents' rights is a legal and family issue shaped by changes in society, including the increased number of adults experiencing grandparenthood and the increased number of children raised solely by grandparents (Hill 2000). Grandparents have become a critical source of support to grandchildren who face potentially negative effects of family disruption, such as divorce, illness, or incarceration (Cox 2000).




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