Grandparents’ Rights in Family Law: Key Legal Considerations

Michael “Mike” Goldberg | Goldberg Law Group

Michael “Mike” Goldberg received his Juris Doctorate in 1992 from the University of Illinois College of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Illinois-Urbana, where he also played hockey for the Fighting Illini. In 1992, Mr. Goldberg joined the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted criminal matters for five years. As an Assistant State’s Attorney, Mike tried twelve jury trials and numerous bench trials.

Mr. Goldberg has been with Goldberg Law Group since 1997. In private practice, he has argued in the Illinois Supreme Court and in all five appellate courts in Illinois. In addition to being licensed to practice law in Illinois, Mr. Goldberg is admitted to practice in Arizona and is admitted to the Trial Bar in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois.

I. Understanding the Best Interests of the Child Standard | 3:00pm – 3:20pm

• Key considerations
• How it shapes court decisions

II. Filing for Grandparent Visitation | 3:20pm – 3:40pm

• Building a confident and compelling petition

III. Addressing Jurisdictional Challenges | 3:40pm – 4:00pm

• Practical guidance for overcoming legal hurdles

Break | 4:00pm – 4:10pm

IV. Establishing Standing in Grandparents’ Rights Cases | 4:10pm – 4:30pm

• Criteria and strategies to meet legal thresholds

V. Modifying and Enforcing Visitation Orders | 4:30pm – 4:50pm

• Navigating the complexities of court enforcement and adjustments

VI. Key Laws and Landmark Cases Shaping Grandparents’ Rights | 4:50pm – 5:10pm

• Essential legal principles
• Case law analysis