Access 2 Children
For grandparents

Grandparents' Permission to Apply

Grandparents don't have an automatic right to apply for contact — you usually need the court's permission first. We help you make that first step count.

Grandparents' Permission to Apply

£420
Fixed fee · inc. VAT

What's Included

  • Specialist family law guidance
  • Clear next-step recommendations
  • Plain-English support throughout
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Why grandparents need leave

In most cases, grandparents in England & Wales do not have automatic standing to apply for contact with a grandchild. You first apply for the court's permission (leave) to make the substantive application.

This first step matters. Judges look at the connection you have with the child, the reasons for your application, and whether it is in the child's interests to consider it.

What's included

  • An intake consultation to understand your relationship with the child.
  • Preparation of a C2 application for permission (leave) to apply.
  • A focused supporting statement setting out the connection and reasons.
  • Guidance on evidence, tone and next steps.
  • A filing-ready pack with clear next-step guidance.

How it works

  1. 1
    Intake
    We map the relationship, the history and the reason for applying.
  2. 2
    Drafting
    Application and statement prepared with you.
  3. 3
    Revision
    One structured revision round to finalise.
  4. 4
    Filing ready
    You receive a court-ready pack.

Common circumstances

Contact has stopped after separation
You've been an active grandparent and now have no contact.
A parental bereavement
You are seeking to maintain the child's connection to a wider family network.
Family breakdown
Where your relationship with the child has been directly affected.
Long-standing carer role
Where you have played a significant caregiving role.

Why choose Access 2 Children

We specialise in private children law across England & Wales. Our partner-led team supports thousands of fathers each year with clear, respectful, child-focused guidance — from a single consultation to full court preparation and representation.

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