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Question: I reside in NV, but need to modify an existing permanent guardianship order in Phoenix juvenile court. I have permanent guardianship now of my two year granddaughter, won through Judge Norris. The case was ICWA, and the paternal grandmother was awarded eleven weeks visitation, and has not used one day and called three times in two years. The childs father is being released from AZDOC in October and I am frightened that the paternal grandmother will suddenly want visitation. What can I do to modify the order to require transistional visits, supervised visitation? 

Answer: In order to file an appeal from a Determination of Deputy or Determination Overpayment one may be filed over the telephone by calling the number shown on the Determination of Deputy or Determination Overpayment; you may also appeal in writing. The procedures for filing and more information related to this appeal may be found by contacting at the website of the AZ Department of Economic Security . There may be other resources available which will assist you, contact the LegalLEARN, Legal Information & Resources at (866) 637-5341. You will also find useful information on many legal topics at AZLawHelp’s Find a Lawyer resources.