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Grandparent Visitation Rights by State
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Whether grandparents have standing to seek court-ordered visitation, the legal standard, and whether parental cohabitation matters.
50 States2 data columnsLast updated: January 2026
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| Standing | Standard | Cohabitation Required |
|---|---|---|
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Yes | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Yes | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | Yes |
| Yes | Best interest | No |
| Restrictive | Parental unfit | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Yes | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Restrictive | Parental unfit | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Best interest | Yes |
| Yes | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Yes | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Yes | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Restrictive | Custody dispute | No |
| Yes | Best interest | No |
| Yes | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Yes | Best interest | Yes |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Parental presumption | No |
| Limited | Best interest | Yes |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
| Limited | Best interest | No |
Troxel v. Granville (2000) requires special weight to fit parents' decisions. Most states limit grandparent standing to cases of parental death, divorce, or unfitness.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.