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  • #16
    the legal standpoint is clearly stated

    i think this is exactly what you need ... the three questions they base decisions on is very clear
    The decision used by the courts reflects the Chapman vs Chapman case where the "parental autonomy" and the "pro-contact" approach is used in all decisions. The principles in the Chapman case say that the courts should generally defer to a parent's decisions about grandparent access unless all three following questions are answered in the affirmative.
    Does a positive grandparent-grandchild relationship already exist?
    Has the parent's decision imperiled the positive grandparent-grandchild relationship?
    Has the parent acted arbitrarily?

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    • #17
      what the courts base their decisions on

      The decision used by the courts reflects the Chapman vs Chapman case where the "parental autonomy" and the "pro-contact" approach is used in all decisions. The principles in the Chapman case say that the courts should generally defer to a parent's decisions about grandparent access unless all three following questions are answered in the affirmative.
      Does a positive grandparent-grandchild relationship already exist?
      Has the parent's decision imperiled the positive grandparent-grandchild relationship?
      Has the parent acted arbitrarily?

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      • #18
        If you have a question about a similar topic it can be appended to an older post, this can give it context.

        What you are doing is answer people who are no longer on the board to read your reply.

        If you have an idea for an informative post, it is great to start a new thread. Include some quotations, some links to court cases, and your own interpretation and ideas. Many members here do this and it is a great way to start a conversation.
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