Securing Court Permission for Grandparents Seeking Contact
Anonymised — for general insight, not legal advice.
SKB Law obtained permission from the court for grandparents to pursue a Child Arrangements Order after contact with their grandchild was refused following a bereavement. The case progressed with judicial oversight and structured consideration of contact.
Practice areas:
Child Arrangements Orders · Grandparents’ applications
Jurisdiction:
England & Wales
Details have been anonymised to protect privacy.
The challenge
After one parent passed away, contact between the child and the grandparents broke down entirely. The surviving parent refused contact, and concerns were raised on both sides.
Before contact could even be considered, permission to apply had to be granted by the court.
The SKB Way
We focused on welfare and practical proposals. We:
- Prepared a detailed and carefully structured application
- Addressed the concerns raised by each side
- Demonstrated the value of the grandparent relationship
- Proposed safe and realistic contact arrangements
Outcome
- Permission to apply was granted
- The court recognised the importance of extended family ties
- The case moved forward under structured court management
What this case shows
- Grandparents can apply to court when contact is refused
- Courts consider the broader family network
- Preparation and clarity are key at the permission stage
If contact with your grandchild has stopped, speak to SKB Law.