Legal Recognition of Grandparents' Right to Maintain Contact with Grandchildren
In an effort to protect children's rights and address difficulties in applying the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Marriage and Family", a draft law titled "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Issues of Education and Protection of Children's Rights" has been proposed. This draft law can be found on the website "Open NPA".
The proposed legislation aims to legalize grandparents' right to communicate with their grandchildren in case of parental divorce. An article will be added to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Marriage and Family" to establish this right.
Previously, disputes related to determining the order of communication of grandparents, siblings, and other relatives with the child were handled by the court. However, the draft law seeks to transfer this responsibility to the body responsible for guardianship or guardianship.
The draft law also addresses the lack of a separate article in the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Marriage and Family" that provides for the order of communication of the child with other relatives. It will provide an order for communication of the child with other relatives, ensuring that close family members can maintain their relationships with the child.
If parents or one parent refuse to allow close relatives to communicate with the child, the dispute will be resolved by the body responsible for guardianship or guardianship. This provision aims to ensure that the child's right to maintain relationships with extended family members is protected.
The draft law is part of a broader initiative to protect children's rights in Kazakhstan, demonstrating the country's commitment to ensuring the well-being and development of its young population.
While a search of the provided results did not identify the proposal to legalize the right of grandparents in Kazakhstan to communicate with their grandchildren, the draft law is available for public review and discussion on the "Open NPA" website.
