Grandparents’ Rights Attorney in San Antonio
When something goes wrong in a child’s life, it’s often the grandparents who step in first. You’re the ones who keep the kids fed, help with school pickups, and provide stability when the parents are in chaos. But doing the right thing doesn’t automatically give you legal rights—and that’s where we come in.
At Brandi Wolfe Law, we help grandparents in San Antonio take legal steps to protect their connection with their grandchildren. If you’ve been cut off, pushed aside, or left to raise a child with no support, you don’t have to stay in limbo.
Do Grandparents Have Rights in Texas?
Texas law gives limited rights to grandparents, but under certain conditions, you can ask a court to grant you access or even custody. Courts focus on the child’s best interests—but they won’t act unless you show there’s a serious reason to intervene.
You may be able to file for visitation or conservatorship if:
- One parent has died, been incarcerated, or been declared incompetent
- The parents have divorced
- The child is being harmed emotionally or physically
- You’ve had actual care, control, and possession of the child for six months or more
These cases are complex. We’ll help you gather the proof and make the legal argument that puts the child’s needs front and center.
Two Paths: Visitation or Custody
Visitation lets you stay in the child’s life even when the parents object. Courts don’t hand this out easily—you have to show that cutting you off would actually harm the child.
Custody or conservatorship is a more serious step. This may apply if:
- You’ve already been raising the child
- CPS is involved
- The parents have abandoned or neglected their responsibilities
If CPS has stepped in, visit our page on CPS Defense to learn how we protect families from getting torn apart.
We’ve Helped Grandparents in All Kinds of Situations
Every family looks different, but we often see:
- Grandparents raising grandkids after drug or alcohol abuse by the parents
- Cutoffs after a divorce or remarriage
- Parents weaponizing the kids to control or punish
- Long-term caregivers left without legal standing
No matter what brought you here, we’ll help you make a plan that protects the child—and your role in their life.
You Deserve to Be Heard
Texas doesn’t always make it easy for grandparents to step in. But if you’ve been a stable force in that child’s life, we’ll help you show the court exactly why you matter.
Call (210) 571-0400 or request a free consultation about grandparents’ rights. We’ll give you clear answers, honest guidance, and a plan built around your specific situation.