Mar 3, 2023 | Grandparents' Rights, Adoption, Best Interests of Children, Divorce, Family Law, Grandparents' Visitation, Non-Parent Rights
Grandparents often play a critical role in their grandkids’ lives, providing them with love, support, and guidance. Unfortunately, situations can arise where grandparents might find their relationships with their grandchildren disrupted or even severed entirely....
Jul 8, 2020 | Uncategorized, Courts, Divorce, Grandparents' Rights, Legal Decision-Making, Legal Separation, Modification Actions
In the midst of the pandemic, you may be wondering how your family law matters will be affected by court closures and the constantly changing regulations caused by COVID-19. The Arizona courts are committed to minimizing the spread of the virus and creating the safest...
Mar 10, 2018 | Family Law, Grandparent Rights, Grandparents' Rights, Grandparents' Visitation
“Do we have Grandparent Rights in Arizona? Can we get a court order for Grandparent Visitation or Grandparent Custody?” These are questions we hear often from our clients. And the answer is: “Yes.” There has never been a time when...
Sep 12, 2015 | Custody, Divorce, Grandparents' Rights, Grandparents' Visitation, High-Conflict Disputes, Jurisdiction, UCCJEA
I was recently contacted by a grandparent who had the following question: “I raised my grandchildren for several years. My daughter went through treatment for drug abuse and later took the children back. However, her addiction has returned and I am afraid that...
Dec 27, 2011 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Grandparents' Rights, Mediation, Mission Statement, Non-Parent Rights, Personal Interest, Spousal Maintenance
Here is our mission statement for the new year: Gary Frank is a Family Law Attorney who cares about his clients. Whether they are going through a divorce or dealing with contested custody or other family law issues, we understand that our clients are in the midst...
Nov 8, 2011 | Grandparent Rights, Grandparents' Rights, Grandparents' Visitation
The United States Supreme Court has held that parents have a fundamental constitutional right to control child-rearing. Under Arizona law, a fit parent is presumed to be able to make decisions that are in his/her child’s best interests, and the courts will stay...
