grandparent's rights

For years, the parents of a slain Florida State University professor have been the faces of an effort to secure grandparents' visitation rights under certain conditions. This year, a bill allowing for it is on its way to the governor after the Senate gave it unanimous approval Wednesday.

An effort to further the rights of grandparents to see their grandchildren is back in Tallahassee. The legislature has given them a little leeway in recent years, but the law remains firmly on the side of parents.

It’s been seven years since Florida State University law professor Dan Markel was murdered. His parents, Ruth and Phil Markel, say they are still waiting for justice for their son. They’re also holding out hope they’ll be reunited with their two grandsons.

As Ruth and Phil Markel continue to grieve the death of their son, their loss has continued to grow. It’s been five years since the Markels have seen their grandsons.

Under a new bill being considered by Florida lawmakers, courts could grant grandparents visitation rights under certain conditions. Sen. Jeff Brandes…