VIC How to Get Custody of Children from Grandparents under Family Law?

Hi,

So firstly, can he contact them directly try to negotiate / discuss?
If that won't work then contact Relationships Australia and organise mediation. That is the first step. That will not cost much money at all and hopefully will get a result, even if it is just an agreement about him seeing the kids. I hope that works for you....

If not, then sadly, the only option is court and all the mess that comes with that. But the good news is this, only about 3% of cases get resolved through court. Mostly people sort it through mediation.

I hope this helps.

Cheers

 

Hi,
I have found three articles to help you with your situation.

The first is an article so your partner to know his rights pursuant to the Family Law Act :
The Family Law Act 1975 - How Does It Impact Your Family? - Legal Blog - LawAnswers.com.au

Another article is regarding grandparents rights so you know what rights the grandparents have as she has been living with them:
Grandparents Rights? A Quick Guide on Access to Grandchildren - Legal Blog - LawAnswers.com.au

The last article is in regards to mediation which your partner would need to attend as per the Family Law Act:
Family Law Mediation - Have You Considered It? - Legal Blog - LawAnswers.com.au

After reading this and after attempting mediation to come to some arrangement with the grandparents, if he still has no luck he would need to look at engaging a lawyer specialising in family law. See Get Connected with the Right Lawyer for You