Grandparents often suffer additional hardships during a
divorce or other family dispute. They may be unable to visit their
grandchildren, and they might encounter obstacles to voicing their concerns
in the event of neglect or abuse.
In many situations, grandparents do have actual custody
rights in Arizona. You may also be granted access to visitation, even if the
legal guardians or parents challenge your interests. However, these cases
can be very complicated; in most cases, a grandparent's access is granted
through a linking parent. We can request access if a linking parent is
unavailable or does not have a relationship with the grandparents. Our
attorneys will defend your interests and help you maintain a relationship
with your grandchildren.
Our attorneys are experienced in cases involving:
See also:
Fathers' Rights and
Mothers' Rights
Extensive Experience. In addition to representing grandparents, Bruce
Brown has also represented aunts, uncles and other third parties seeking
custody or visitation. We know that these cases are highly emotional for all
parties.
Bruce has practiced law in Arizona since 1984. After
working in large Phoenix law firms for several years, he formed his own firm
in 1995, focusing primarily on family law matters.
Bruce has argued cases in Superior Court and U.S. District Court and before
the Arizona Court of Appeals and U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
He applies his family law experience as a Judge Pro Tem in Maricopa County
Superior Court, presiding at hearings and settlement conferences. He also
has appeared as a lecturer at law seminars and authored numerous articles on
family law.
