Category: Child Custody
Child Custody
On child custody, co-parenting, and managing relationships
Let’s say that you and your spouse, after many years of happy marriage that yielded two kids, decide it is time for a divorce. The two of you agree to joint custody of the kids, as neither one of you wants the other to go without spending significant time with your kids. It’s an important
Modification of Custody
In order to change a custody schedule (now known as parenting time) the parent requesting a change must show a “substantial and continuing change in circumstances” that justifies a modification. The “substantial” change may be something such as one of the parent’s moving residences that makes the current parenting schedule more burdensome; or perhaps one of
Child custody mediation, and what you can do about it
Divorce is already jarring enough to your routine and your child’s routine. But a part of divorce is dividing your assets, your time, and in a purely figurative way, your children. In many cases, the splitting spouses are able to reach a child custody agreement before things go to court, thereby ensuring that custody will
Arizona Grandparent’s Rights
The rights of grandparents to have time with their grandchildren is governed by A.R.S. 25-409. This section applies in general to persons who are not a biological parent of the children in question. In order to file for visitation rights, the grandparents must show that it is in the child’s best interest to have time with them
Why Should I Hire an Attorney?
Hiring an attorney can be expensive. However, not having representation can be even more costly. An experienced lawyer knows what needs to be done and handles the procedural issues that need to be completed. If you are not familiar with the statutes and rules that govern your case, you will not receive assistance from the
What Should I Expect from my Divorce Attorney
Going through a Divorce is stressful and emotionally draining. You hire an attorney to advocate for you and protect your rights. Your divorce attorney should be more than just your advocate though. Your attorney should have the experience and knowledge to advise you about the risks and costs of taking a certain position. Sometimes the hardest part about being a
Prepare yourself for co-parenting after divorce
Imagine that you and your spouse are happily married for many years, and during that time the two of you have a daughter. You make great parents, and for years your family unit grows together. But one day, you and your spouse approach a metaphorical hurdle that you just can’t get over. The two of
Court Resources for Child Custody
Whether you’re going through a divorce or a child custody matter, the court has a variety of services that might assist you with your case. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the different services available and how they might be helpful to your situation. For instance, the court has a few different options
Watch What You Agree To
Often parties with children work amicably to resolve the day to day decisions involving their children. This is generally harmless with respect to the ongoing relationships between the parties and is actually good for the children to see cooperation between their parents. However, any long-term agreements with respect to parenting time could backfire on you.
Requirements for Relocation
For parents looking to relocate out of state, whether for a better job opportunity or to be closer to family, special care needs to be taken to ensure they’re complying with Arizona law if they’re planning to relocate with their minor child(ren). For starters, relocation refers to a permanent move out of state or more