Do Grandparents Have Rights to Seek Visitation with their Grandchildren?

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Can Grandparents seek visitation with their grandchildren? In Virginia a third party who is a “person with legitimate interest” may file a petition for custody or visitation of a child. Virginia law defines “person with legitimate interest” broadly to include grandparents, stepparents, former stepparents, blood relatives and family members such as aunts, uncles or adult siblings. […]