Lawyers.com offers general information and not legal advice. In Virginia, issues of custody are based upon the child's best interest. What constitutes the child's best interest is a factual question. The court will look at the individual facts in each case and apply the law, as set forth in Virginia Code Section 20-124.3. As grandparents, you have a legitimate interest to pursue custody. However, the court will make a decision based on the overall best interest of the children.
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