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John Melis, Expert
Hi! You’re speaking with John Melis, a solicitor in Australia.
Grandparents are entitled to apply for parenting orders under s 65C of the Family Law Act, which provides:
Whilst grandparents specifically have standing to make an application under the Family Law Act; it does not automatically mean orders will be granted.
As with any parenting order, the court will always consider an application by the grandparents through the prism of what is in the child’s best interests.
You may start the process with mediation through relationships Australia.
The alternative is to commence proceedings in the family court.
John Melis, Expert
John Melis, Expert
I hope this message finds you are well.
Just recapping your circumstance, as grandparents you have a right to communicate with your grandchildren. If you cannot resolve this matter amicably with the parents, you could commence proceedings in the family court. However, I would recommend that you do attempt to mediation.
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