Step-Parents Rights

Aggressive Phoenix Step Parents Rights Lawyer Serving AZ

Chandler AZ Family Attorney for Custody or Visitation Rights in the Greater Phoenix Area

Step-parents are not immune from the pain of separation from a child.  Many step-parents create significant emotional bonds over time with step children.  You probably care for them as you do your own.  In many divorce cases, the judge or your ex may not think about your rights as a step-parent.  Your relationship with a step-child is just as important to you as it would be to a biological parent.

If the child’s biological parent is abusive or neglectful, the court will act in the child’s best interest.  They may terminate the biological parent’s rights.  Arizona law states that, if the child lives in an environment that would be detrimental to his or her emotional and physical well being, another adult may petition for legal custody.

Don’t let a divorce get in the way of your relationship with your step-child. Contact the law office of Steven N. Cole for experienced Chandler AZ family attorneys. We practice family law in the greater Phoenix area.

Helping You Pursue Legal Solutions to Protect Your Rights

As a step-parent, you can pursue legal solutions to preserve your relationship with a child. For example:  You may initiate a custody dispute.  Who will serve the child’s best interests?  For example, as a step-parent, you could:

While some divorce cases proceed amicably, others can be contentious.  We are fully prepared to deploy aggressive tactics, should your case require it.  During a free case evaluation, our Phoenix step parents rights lawyers offer honest advice to help you gain a legal advantage.