Grandparents' Rights
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Grandparents’ Rights– Visitation
Arizona Revised Statutes 25-409 C-H talks about grandparents visitation rights – where a court has granted the grandparents the right to visitation time with their minor grandchildren.
Grandparents’ Rights or Third Party Rights – Legal Decision-Making
Arizona Revised Statutes 25-409 talk about third party custody rights regarding minors – where someone other than the legal parent may petition the superior court for the legal decision making authority or the placement of a child.
Where to Find an Attorney for Specific Legal Advice
All legal service programs in Arizona differ, and their criteria for accepting cases vary as well. Find out what programs are available and where to go for assistance.
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