Lady Lake, FL asked in Family Law for Florida

Q: Can a grandparent file a visitation Order in The state of Arizona and require visitation time in Florida and Arizona

Maternal grandparent is filing for visitation of grandchildren in the state of Arizona. She is also requiring in the filing that while the children are with their father in the state of Florida that visitation be required. Can an order for grandparent visitation filed in the state of Arizona mandate requirement of Florida visitation

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Rand Scott Lieber
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  • Licensed in Florida

A: Although there is no grandparent visitation in Florida, you need to apply the law where the order was issued. If the children primarily live in Arizona and the court order is from Arizona then you must look at the law of Arizona.

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