Grandparents Rights

Custody and visitation matters are always determined by what is in the best interest of the children. Some grandparents have played a large role in raising their grandchildren, only to never see them again after a divorce. The law recognizes that this can be harmful to children and gives grandparents the ability to seek visitation and custody rights in some situations. Grandparents may seek visitation rights if 1) the parents have been divorced for at least three months; 2) one parent has been dead or missing for at least three months; and 3) the child was born outside of marriage.

At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC, our family law attorneys are not only adept at handling traditional family law matters like divorce and child custody, but are skilled at helping uphold the rights of grandparents after a divorce. This area of law is an emerging field of which our attorneys are on the frontlines—helping restore visitation rights for many clients who desire to be a part of their grandchildren’s lives.

The only way to truly protect your rights as a grandparent is to speak with an attorney. The Phoenix family law attorneys at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC have the knowledge and resources to help you not only understand the rights you have in your particular situation, but help you fight for those rights. Our attorneys will take the time to listen to you and learn all we can about your situation. We will then be able to provide you solid legal counsel as to what the best course of action is for you.

Call 602-296-3434 to speak with an experienced Phoenix family law attorney about how the law may apply to your situation today.