WHO CAN HAVE A RIGHT OF CUSTODY?
In California more than just the parent can obtain a legal right of custody to a minor child. This right of custody may be a brief visitation period or may be an extended period of time due to unknown circumstances of the regular custodians. Therefore, grandparents, relatives and even non-related friends can ask the court for an order giving them a period of time (temporary custody, guardianship or visitation) with the child.