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Fighting grandparents rights laws in court is very expensive. Fighting them in the legislature is relatively inexpensive and is the source of what gives judges their power. Here are some tips on lobbying your local legislatures on changing the laws in your area.
From The DemocracyCenter http://www.democracyctr.org/resources/lobbying.htmlTargeting LegislatorsLobbying legislators is about persuading them to do what you want. There are five main categories of legislators to think about, each requiring its own special strategy:
Champions
All issues need a group of lawmakers dedicated to being tireless, committed advocates for your cause. What they can do for you is make the case to their colleagues, help develop a strong "inside" strategy, and be visible public spokespeople. What they need is good information, and visible support outside the Capitol.
(United States Supreme Court, State Appellate Courts and State level Supreme Court decisions).
Name of the Case. Always located at the beginning, the name or title identifies the parties to the case. The name of the person or entity bringing the case to Court appears first; the party being brought to the Court is listed second. The v. stands for "versus" or "against."For example, in Troxel v.Granville(USSC 2000)
