Arizona parenting time laws do not automatically guarantee overnight parenting time to either parent. Instead, a family court judge decides parenting time based on the best interests of the child. When a judge reviews a child custody overnight schedule, the court considers factors such as the child’s relationship with each…
To modify child custody in Arizona, you must prove that you have experienced a substantial and continuing change in circumstances since the original custody order, and that modification serves the child’s best interests. Without sufficient justification, a court may deny your petition to modify custody. At Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile,…
When parents of children with disabilities divorce, they must consider more than standard child custody or property division issues. They must also consider how the divorce will affect the children’s care, financial stability, and access to support programs. Arizona law allows parents to address these special concerns through parenting plans,…
A best interest attorney represents children’s needs and wishes in family law cases in Arizona. These attorneys focus solely on what will benefit the children the most, regardless of what either of the child’s parents might want. They present evidence, examine witnesses, and provide legal arguments to the court on…
Failing to pay child support in Arizona can have serious consequences. The state can impose penalties such as fines and even jail time for non-paying parents. They might face license suspensions, making it difficult to work or enjoy certain hobbies. Their credit score could also take a hit, preventing them from…
Divorce is an emotionally difficult process, even for former spouses who communicate well, and no issue is more difficult to navigate than child custody. If you are fighting over custody arrangements, an experienced Glendale, Arizona child custody attorney can help you reach a settlement or protect yourself in court – but…
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…
When parents separate or divorce, the father often worries about maintaining a close relationship and involvement with their children’s lives. Under Arizona law, fathers have the right to participate in their children’s lives, including making significant decisions about their children’s upbringing and having parenting time. However, fathers’ rights also come with…
Understanding the types of custody in Arizona is essential to setting goals and pursuing the outcome you desire in child custody and divorce proceedings. Arizona courts grant two types of custody to divorced parents. Legal custody gives a parent the authority to make crucial decisions regarding a child’s education, health…
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…
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