Are grandparents who have legal custody responsible for the grandchilds support?
No. Grandparents who have legal custody are not responsible for their grandchild’s support even if they have a good income. Grandparents have the right to apply for public assistance programs, like Family Assistance and Medicaid, on behalf of their grandchildren to cover the expenses of the grandchild. Can a grandparent consent to medical care for a grandchild if he/she has legal custody? Yes, grandparents who have legal custody can usually obtain medical care for their grandchildren. Most custody orders issued by a judge state that you have the right to consent to medical care for the child. However, some grandparents with legal custody experience difficulties consenting to medical care. If you are a grandparent with legal custody and have difficulty consenting to medical care for your grandchild, contact a legal services, legal aid or legal services for the elderly office or your nearest bar association (association of lawyers), for assistance. Do I need a lawyer to get legal custody
