How to Modify a Child Custody Agreement in Arizona? If you have recently been divorced in Arizona, you might be dealing with a child custody agreement put into place during the divorce settlement. Did you know that modifications may be made to child custody agreements, under certain circumstances? Your Arizona Family Law Firm can help […]
Does the Mom Always Get Custody of the Kids in a Divorce? More than half of all divorces involve children under the age of 18. This means that most divorces involve custody agreements. Some couples discuss things like this when they decide they are going to separate. Other times, the parents won’t even have a […]
Domestic Violence and Child Custody in Arizona Custody comes in two forms, legal and physical. Physical custody defines the place where the child lives and receives their daily care activities. Legal custody is the parent’s right to make crucial decisions regarding the child’s life, like healthcare and education. A judge must look at 11 different […]
Arizona Child Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents When people think about child custody, they usually think about married couples getting divorced. While custody battles can become major issues, among many, during a divorce, we also want to discuss unmarried couples who also find themselves facing child custody issues. We recognize that, especially in more recent […]
Reasons to Lose Custody of a Child in Arizona All custody decisions in Arizona are based on the child’s best interest. This principle guides the work of the Arizona Department of Child Safety. While being with their parents is usually best for kids, there are some well-defined exceptions. Most individuals shouldn’t be concerned about the […]
Arizona Child Custody Laws and Procedure Single noncustodial parents who believe they deserve equal access to their children will hire a family law attorney to help them through the process, though questions and fears will certainly mount. If you’re contemplating child custody in Arizona, and are unfamiliar with how laws work, this brief tutorial will […]
Fit and Unfit Parents as Defined by Arizona Law Parenting time and custody decisions in Arizona are made to guarantee the best interest of the child. In order to provide such a guarantee, a court will have to determine whether a parent is fit or unfit. Whenever parents cannot agree on custody issues, the decision will […]
What is an Arizona Parenting Plan in Child Custody Cases? Getting children in the middle of a parental tug-of-war during a divorce could be incredibly damaging. While it may be difficult to come to an agreement, most parents are keeping their children’s best interest in mind when going through the legal battle. So, what is […]
Regulations Pertaining to Parental Kidnapping in Arizona The unauthorized transportation of children out of the state by one parent is called parental kidnapping in Arizona or custodial interference. Whether or not it’s possible for a parent to travel with the children depends entirely on the custody order. In some cases, a custodial order prohibits such […]
Introduction to Child Abandonment Laws The term abandonment can mean a variety of different things, depending on the person using the term. In the law, abandonment has a very specific definition (although it may differ slightly from state to state). Generally, child abandonment occurs when a parent, guardian, or person in charge of a child […]