06/12/2026
Illinois law does give grandparents a path to seek visitation, but it isn't automatic and it isn't easy when a parent objects. Courts start with the assumption that fit parents have the right to decide who spends time with their child, which means grandparents have to make a meaningful legal case. If you're a grandparent in Belleville or southwest Illinois trying to maintain a relationship with your grandchild, contact Courtney Clark Law, P.C. for a free consultation. https://www.courtneyclarklaw.com/posts/illinois-grandparent-visitation-rights/