In Arizona, a custodial parent wishing to move with their child out of state or more than 100 miles away within the state must provide written notice of their plans to the other parent. They must give this notice within 45 days of the proposed move. The noncustodial parent has…
If you and your ex share children and plan to divorce, you must determine how to split custody. Arizona’s child custody laws govern parents’ rights to legal custody, physical custody, and parenting time. An experienced Arizona child custody lawyer can walk you through the custody process and advocate for your…
It’s a common belief that divorced parents who share custody of their child will split that time 50/50 and have equal decision-making power. While this is often true in Arizona, there are some situations where the court will make modifications to ensure all elements of the custody arrangement serve the…
In Arizona, a parent can be guilty of child abandonment if they fail to give their child reasonable support or normal supervision. Minimal efforts to have regular contact or provide support over a six-month period may also be considered abandonment. Families dealing with child abandonment often have many questions about…
As a parent who is going through a divorce in Arizona, you should know about the right of first refusal. Many parents agree to give each other this right in a parenting plan, or they ask a Family Court judge to give it to them in a court-ordered plan. If…
Are you going through a divorce or separating from your child’s other parent in Arizona? Do you want to be the parent with sole power to make decisions about your child’s health, education and welfare? Do you want your child to live with you, too? If you answered yes to…
Ending a marriage or serious relationship is never easy. Unfortunately, breaking up becomes a lot harder when there are children involved. Matters surrounding child custody are typically the most pressing concern for parents going through a divorce or separation. What you need to know about Child custody in Arizona. What…
When you’re creating a parenting time plan after a divorce, one factor you’ll need to consider is where the children will spend holidays, vacations, and school breaks. These events generally take priority over the regular parenting time schedule, and scheduling them to the benefit of everyone involved takes care and planning….
In many cases, divorcing parents are able to agree on child custody and draw up a parenting plan to present to the court. In other cases, however, child custody is the most contentious issue in a divorce. In a divorce, depending on the ruling of the court, you may be awarded sole…
During the divorce process, emotions can run high. Parents frequently have questions about child custody and support, as most parents want to ensure that their children or teens are not negatively affected by the divorce and continue to have the support of both their parents. Knowledge about common issues involved in child custody…