In Illinois, grandparents have a limited legal right to visit their grandchildren, especially if the parents are divorced or never married.
Grandparents who would like to establish court-ordered time with their grandchildren may file a petition. An Illinois court can grant visitation to grandparents under limited circumstances.
Similar to parental visitation laws, the most significant factor is the best interest of the grandchildren. A child’s best interest can be related to the child’s preference, the health of both the child and grandparents, and any potential adverse effects of the visitation.