How can the court help with Grandparents’ rights in the UK?
The first step is to apply for permission to proceed with an application for contact with grandchildren, before officially seeking an order from the court.
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If permission to proceed is given you can make an application for a Child Arrangements Order that will set out what types of contact should take place between you and the children (e.g. video and telephone calls, or face-to-face contact) and how frequently that should happen.
The court will consider all the information related to your case before making a decision. The overall consideration of the court is what is in the best interests of the children and, to determine this they consider the welfare checklist which includes things such as the child(ren)’s wishes and feelings, emotional and educational needs, and the likely impact of any changes in circumstances.
If the court grants you rights to see you grandchild, the child’s parent or carers cannot continue to prevent access.
Kate Nestor
3 min read
9 Jun 2025
