As a grandparent, you don’t need to read a statute to know that your relationship with your grandchild is in their best interest. As a grandparent whose son or daughter is going through a divorce or other custody action, you also don’t need to be told that your relationship with your grandchild may be under as much strain and stress as with the child’s parents. You know that the outcome of the custody battle currently being waged has the potential to effectively shut you out of your grandchild’s life altogether. In most cases, there is little that you can do to preserve your relationship through a court’s order. However, there are times when a grandparent can step into their child’s shoes, filling the void left by a parent who the court finds is unable to provide proper care for a child. Our The Woodlands family lawyers can help you preserve your rights and protect your grandchild.