Some Arizona children have two parents who are committed to each other and to raising their kids as a couple. Other children have two parents who choose not to remain in relationships, but who nevertheless remain united in their desires to raise their kids. Still...
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Grandparents’ Rights
How grandparents can stay connected to their grandkids
The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild is special. While parents are often the disciplinarians of their children, youths are usually met with unconditional love and support from their older relations. In Arizona, many grandparents relish the time that...
You may be eligible for relative visitation rights
There is no question that divorces tear Arizona families apart. Especially when children are involved in the termination of a couple's marital union, the emotions and stresses of separating a family can be incredibly strong. While it is often the immediate family...
What can terminate grandparents’ rights to visitation?
Prior posts on this Phoenix divorce and family law blog have discussed the rights of grandparents to seek visitation with their grandchildren. When parents split up and families become estranged from each other, grandparents can sometimes find that their relationships...
Do Arizona courts recognize grandparent visitation rights?
In Arizona, certain third parties may seek custody of, and visitation with, children who are not the third parties' offspring. Grandparents are included in this third party group. In order for a grandparent to secure legal visitation rights with his or her...
Grandparents’ rights to kinship care
In Arizona, when the court determines that the biological parents of a minor child are not fit to raise the child due to mental incapacity, child abuse, substance abuse, imprisonment or even death, a responsible third party is often awarded guardianship of the child....
Grandparents’ rights in Arizona
Divorce is increasing in the United States, including in Arizona. In fact, some statistics say that the national divorce rate has reached almost 50 percent. With the disintegration of families, children often suffer in the process. Hence, there is a need for...
Helping to protect grandparents’ child custody rights in Arizona
Much like any state, child custody disputes in Arizona can become even more complicated if grandparents enter the equation. For a variety of reasons, parents are sometimes unable to care for their children and their own parents must step in. For their part,...
When can a grandparent file for custody of a grandchild?
When raising children the phrase "it takes a village" is often used. And, many parents likely agree with this sentiment. Parents often take the advice, suggestions and help from friends and family when raising their children. However, when it comes down to it, parents...
We understand grandparents’ desire for visitation
Divorce and issues relating to child support and child custody are not new issues; they have existed for decades and many family law attorneys are very familiar with the laws and possible resolutions. However, there are some issues related to child custody that are...