Providing Education on and Representation in Grandparents' Rights Issues
Though Arizona provides rights for grandparents and great-grandparents, these rights are specifically defined and few deviations from these rights are granted. However, in certain situations, it may be possible to request specific rights in order to ensure that the best interests of the child are being preserved.
If you have questions or concerns about grandparents' rights, turn to our legal team at the law firm of Davis Limited. Scottsdale and Phoenix child custody and visitation attorney Greg Davis has experience handling all aspects of family law, including grandparents' rights. He is educated on the laws that pertain to these issues, along with other non-parent custody situations, and can take the time to explain how your case may be handled. We handle grandparents' rights issues for grandparents and great-grandparents who are seeking visitation, as well as parents who may be attempting to prevent visitation from being granted.
Specific Conditions for the Granting of Rights
In order for grandparents and great-grandparents to be granted rights to a child, one of the following conditions must have been met:
- The child's parents marriage has been dissolved for at least three months
- A parent is deceased
- The child was born out of wedlock
The courts also look at aspects of the situation such as:
- A previously established relationship between the child and grandparents
- The motivation behind the grandparents requesting rights
- The reasons the parent may be denying visitation to the grandparents
- The quantity of time that is being requested for visitation
- The impact that the visitation will have on the child's life and day-to-day activities
In cases where a parent has died, the court may examine the benefits of the child maintaining a relationship with members of the extended family. Petitions for visitation rights can be filed as part of divorce or paternity matter. However, most requests are filed separately from other legal proceedings and grandparents can petition the court separately for visitation.
Contact Our Scottsdale Grandparents' Rights Lawyers Today
We can help you understand grandparents' rights and the potential rights of other family members. Please call us at 623-208-7130 (877-551-4908, toll free) or contact us by e-mail.
