Updated 2:26pm 31 May 2012

Grandparent access urged

GRANDPARENTS should be given easier access to their grandchildren after parents separate or divorce, according to a new report.

Campaign groups called for a change in the law to remove the “unnecessary obstacle” that requires grandparents to go to court.

A survey found that, before separation, 55% of grandparents were directly involved in looking after their grandchildren.

But, after separation, 42% of grandparents lost all face-to-face contact.

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