Providing Ways for Families to Reunite

In certain situations, grandparents can establish legal rights to their grandchildren. Before establishing grandparents’ visitation rights the court determines if a historical relationship exists and if there are any extenuating circumstances that must be taken into account. The Phoenix, Arizona law offices of attorney John R. Gaertner provide grandparents with the information and legal representation they need to assert their rights. Since the court always places the interests of children first, grandparents should be prepared to prove in court the importance of establishing contact with their grandchildren.

Unfortunately, despite what seems reasonable and appropriate emotionally, the court must consider how children are affected and the relationship between parents and grandparents. If parents are estranged from grandparents, the court will determine whether or not visitation will be detrimental in the long run. Being a blood relative is not a sufficient legal reason to assert visitation rights.

To learn more about your options and what you can do to secure your grandparents’ visitation rights, contact the law office of John R. Gaertner today. Representing people in Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Mesa and Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai, and Coconino counties, we offer in-office consultation.

Understanding What the Court will Consider

Grandparents can assert their visitation rights under the following circumstances:

• If the parents’ marriage has been dissolved
• If the parents are deceased
• When the child is born out of wedlock

Of course, there are other considerations to take into account as well. However, it is important to realize that grandparents cannot simply assert their rights unconditionally. Appropriate, legally sanctioned action must be undertaken to establish visitation rights in the eyes of the court.

The Importance of Legal Representation

As a lawyer, John R. Gaertner has years of experience dealing with the courts. And, with over 15 years of litigation experience, Mr. Gaertner understands how to build a case, collect evidence, and document facts relevant to his clients’ cases. Our law office is positioned to provide the kind of client support and personalized service that clearly defines what must be done and how we intend on accomplishing it.

With John R. Gaertner on your side, we put the law in your hands and make it work to your advantage. Contact our law offices to schedule in-office consultation and to learn more about what we can do for you. Representing people in Glendale, Cottonwood, Chandler, and Mesa.