How to Respond to a Request for Grandparent or Great-Grandparent Visitation

First, read the paperwork and decide whether or not you agree with the information in the paperwork.

Identify Where to File Your Paperwork

The location and contact information of the court where the grandparent or great-grandparent visitation case was filed is on the top of the paperwork you received. Give your paperwork to the same court that is listed on the paperwork you received. (This is also the same case number that you were part of originally--for example, your divorce or child custody case.)

Forms and Paperwork Required

Use the forms link above to download and complete JDF 1315 Response.

Paperwork Tips

You and the other parent will have the same identities as you do in the existing case. For example, if you are the Petitioner in the existing case, you will be the "Petitioner" when you file your response form. The grandparent or great-grandparent will be identified as the Intervenor, which means they are not part of the case, but they are asking the court if they can be a part of the case.

The case number is on the top of the paperwork you received. Use that same number on your response form. (This is also the same case number that you were part of originally--for example, your divorce or child custody case.)

Mail or hand-deliver a copy of JDF 1315 Response to the grandparents or great-grandparents, and anyone else who is part of the case. After you mail or hand-deliver a copy, complete the Certificate of Service part of the form before filing the form with the court.

How to Submit Paperwork to the Court

Take your completed JDF 1315 Response to the clerk at the courthouse.