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 […]
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 […]
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 be […]
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 an […]
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 […]
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 […]
An adoption can be considered a “forever decision” in that, once finalized and approved, it is nearly impossible to undo and reverse the adoption. An order granting an adoption is usually the result of a […]
Most judges understand the importance of child custody hearings, but do not enjoy conducting them. This is because these hearings often devolve into two parents accusing each other of bad behavior and harmful habits and touting themselves as being the better parent. Even […]
When a court is called upon to make custody determinations (whether temporary or permanent in nature), the court is always guided by the child’s best interest. This can be difficult for the court to determine, especially if one parent is claiming one set of orders would be […]
