My husband and I were godparents at the baptism of our best friend’s child. The couple were both killed in a plane crash. The grandparents are filing for custody. Do we have any rights as godparents in this matter?

Godparents Rights Child Custody

My husband and I were godparents at the baptism of our best friend’s child. The couple were both killed in a plane crash. The grandparents are filing for custody. Do we have any rights as godparents in this matter?

In Virgina anyone with a legitimate interest in the children have the right to participate in the question of custody and visitation. However, the natural family including grandparents has priority.

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