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Question: I am the guardian of my 2 grandchildren (their mother is my oldest daughter) she had been in a domestic violence situation with the kids dad (he is in prison until July 2016) she lives with friends, no job, possible drugs. He does drugs and has a new girlfriend pregnant. I do not want either of them to obtain children EVER. What can I do to protect the kids and myself since Arizona tends to want to reunite children and parents. This is not a good idea with either of the biological parents. I love them to much to have them suffer. Guardian since 2010, they are age 9 and 6. suggestions?

Answer: As this site can not provide legal advice, you may want to consider speaking with an attorney.  Your case varies if they are already in the Department of Children Safety system or if you are their ward.  Here is currently what the law states on third party rights:  http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/25/00409.htm