[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/seeking-grandparents-rights-arizona-first-steps\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/seeking-grandparents-rights-arizona-first-steps\/","headline":"Seeking Grandparents\u2019 Rights in Arizona: First Steps","name":"Seeking Grandparents\u2019 Rights in Arizona: First Steps","description":"Arizona law allows\u00a0grandparents to seek visitation rights with their grandchildren in certain situations. Are you are a grandparent seeking to establish or protect your right to see your grandchildren? A few \u201cfirst steps\u201d to consider include asking: Is the relationship in the child\u2019s best interests?\u00a0This is the primary question the...","datePublished":"2013-10-08","dateModified":"2023-07-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/#Person","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","width":459,"height":157}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elderly_man.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elderly_man.jpg","height":"199","width":"300"},"url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/seeking-grandparents-rights-arizona-first-steps\/","about":["Family Law"],"wordCount":267,"articleBody":"Arizona law allows\u00a0grandparents to seek visitation rights with their grandchildren in certain situations.Are you are a grandparent seeking to establish or protect your right to see your grandchildren?A few \u201cfirst steps\u201d to consider include asking:Is the relationship in the child\u2019s best interests?\u00a0This is the primary question the court will ask when deciding whether or not to grant grandparent visitation and how to arrange visitation.\u00a0Consider the ways in which your relationship with your grandchild benefits him or her. You may wish to make a list of these items to share with your attorney.Do I need an attorney?\u00a0While some Arizona grandparents seek visitation without an attorney, having an attorney on your side can help you navigate the process more easily and build a stronger case in favor of visitation. When seeking an attorney, look for one with experience helping grandparents and grandchildren maintain visitation with one another.Do Arizona\u2019s grandparent visitation laws apply to me?\u00a0Arizona does not allow grandparents to petition the court for visitation if the child\u2019s parents are married. If they are not married, have been divorced for at least three months, or one of the parents is deceased, however, grandparents may seek visitation. If you are not sure how the law applies to you or want to understand the full range of options available, speak to an experienced attorney.At Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., our experienced\u00a0Arizona divorce and family law attorneys\u00a0can help you understand and protect your rights during an arduous divorce process. To learn more,\u00a0contact us\u00a0today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Seeking Grandparents\u2019 Rights in Arizona: First Steps","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/seeking-grandparents-rights-arizona-first-steps\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]