Print How can I get my parental rights restored? Restoration of parental rights is a complex matter and you may wish to contact an attorney. To see if you qualify for free or reduced legal services visit AZLawHelp. Related Articles If the father is on the birth certificate, does he still need to petition the court for paternity orders as well as parenting time and legal decision making? My child and former in-law are divorced and now I’m being kept from seeing my grandchildren. How can I get to see them? My child does not want to return to the home of the other parent at the end of my parenting time. Does my child have to go back? How do I clear my record and get my rights restored? If the father is on the birth certificate, does he still need to petition the court for paternity orders as well as parenting time and legal decision making?