Category: Child Custody
Child Custody
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
Custody And Parenting Time
People often get confused about Custody laws in Arizona. Essentially there are two different types of custody: “Legal Custody” and “Physical Custody”. Legal Custody encompasses only the parents’ right to have input in to decisions regarding the child(ren)’s health, education, and religion. Legal Custody has nothing to do with where the child(ren) live and what parenting