Grandparents’ Rights

Supporting Family Connections

Grandparents often play a vital role in a child’s life. Arizona law allows grandparents (and in some cases, great-grandparents) to petition for visitation or custody under specific circumstances.

When Can Grandparents Seek Visitation?

Courts may grant visitation if it is in the child’s best interests and if one of these applies:

• The child’s parents are divorced or legally separated

• One parent has passed away or has been missing for at least three months

• The child was born outside of marriage

Factors the Court Considers

• The child’s best interests

• The past relationship between the grandparent and child

• The motivation of the person requesting visitation

• The wishes of the parents and the child (if of suitable age)

• Whether visitation would interfere with the parent-child relationship

Custody for Grandparents

In rare cases, grandparents may seek custody if neither parent is able to care for the child, often due to substance abuse, neglect, or other serious issues.

Our Advocacy

We handle grandparents’ rights cases with sensitivity, balancing the rights of parents with the best interests of children.

Want to understand your rights as a grandparent? Contact us for compassionate, knowledgeable representation.