Grandparent visitation rights with a child can be granted if 1) a parent of the child has passed away; 2) the parents’ marriage has been dissolved in Indiana; or 3) if the child’s parents were not married when the child was born. It is important that the paternity of the child be established, otherwise, a paternal grandparent cannot be granted visitation. If there is an adoption proceeding pending regarding the child, a petition for visitation must be filed before a decree of adoption is entered.