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...
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...
Dec 15, 2010 | Family Law, Grandparents' Rights, Grandparents' Visitation, Non-Parent Rights
There is nothing more heartbreaking than a grandparent who is not allowed to have contact with the grandchildren, especially during the holidays. The relationship between a child and his or her grandparent is a special kind of bond, one that cannot be replaced. For a...