Are You a Stepparent Seeking to Assert Your Rights With Respect to a Biological Parent?

Are you a parent who feels that your ex’s new spouse is over-stepping their boundaries? Roles can be difficult to define when there are stepparents involved. When you can’t work out solutions cooperatively, you want an experienced attorney to assert and protect your rights.

At The Law Office of John R. Gaertner, we have protected the rights of parents and stepparents in Arizona for more than 20 years. We know from experience that the best results come when there is an open and trusting relationship between us and our clients. We place a premium on personal service and attention, always putting your needs and interests first. That’s why we will keep you fully involved in and informed of all developments and decisions in your case, as well as your options and chances of success, so that you can make educated decisions about how you want to proceed.

Our Representation in Stepparent Controversies

We provide comprehensive counsel to biological parents or stepparents who are seeking to assert their rights regarding minor children and we will always seek to establish what is in the best interests of the minor children, as we attempt to resolve disputes cooperatively, whenever possible. Nonetheless, if you cannot get the other party to work with you to find a mutually beneficial solution, we have the experience, skill, knowledge and resources to protect your interests in court.

We handle all types of situations that may arise between biological parents and stepparents, including:

• Parental rights — We will help you put agreements in place regarding legal custody, including decisions about health, educational or religious needs of the child.
• The protection of children from abuse — We will help you protect your children from an abusive stepparent, working with you to obtain injunctive relief, including restraining orders.

Contact Us

We offer a private consultation to all prospective clients. To schedule a meeting with an experienced Scottsdale stepparents’ rights lawyer, contact our office by e-mail or call us at 602-953-5198.  Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are welcome.