Category: Child Custody

Can A Father Take A Child Away From The Mother? A child's custody determination depends on three factors; whether the parents are married, divorced, or not married and were never married. For married couples, laws on child custody Arizona state that parents have joint custody over their child(ren) unless or until a family court awards […]...

Everything You Need To Know About Child Custody In Arizona Divorce is one of the most devastating, life-changing things a child can face. The parents must agree on a practical plan for raising the kids for their bright future. However, most divorcees generally disagree on raising their kids after separation, and both try to get […]...

Tips For Sharing Child Custody After A Divorce Raising children with an ex-spouse often needs some extreme patience. Most individuals co- parenting with exes know that shared custody and the transition from one home to another can be difficult for kids, and both parties have to get along. You don't have to be friends after […]...

Arizona Family Law Presumptions A presumption can be defined as a legal conclusion that is possible to be refuted when there is evidence. In simple terms, it could be termed as the presumption of the best possible outcome of a legal case. It is possible for the divorcing couple to come to an amicable agreement […]...

Can Smoking Marijuana Affect a Child Custody Case? More states have started legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. It has become openly accepted and is also used for medicinal purposes. The recreational use of marijuana is still illegal in the state of Arizona. Those using it for medical purposes will have to be qualified. Numerous […]...

Ultimate Guide For Grandparents’ Rights in Arizona There are occasions where life dictates that grandparents step into their grandkids' life in order to protect their wellbeing. It is for this reason why Arizona has custody laws that involve grandparents. It is always encouraged to get in touch with a divorce attorney Mesa when unsure about [&hellip...

What To When a Child Doesn’t Want to Go on Visitation Once the court has issued orders on custody and visitation, it is your responsibility as a parent to ensure that there is compliance. There are situations where the problem will not be an uncooperative parent but a child that refuses visitation. It is in […]...

What is the Preliminary Injunction in my Arizona Divorce Case? One of the more common concerns I encounter as a Divorce attorney in Arizona is with new or prospective divorce clients is a real fear that their soon-to-be ex-spouse will dispose of community assets before the court has a chance to divide the property. Arizona is […]...

DOES IT MATTER WHY I WANT TO GET DIVORCED Over the years as an Arizona family law attorney, I have consulted with hundreds and hundreds of people about divorce. In nearly every divorce consult I do I explain that in the typical Arizona divorce there are usually three or four primary issues the family court must address, […]...

Legal Custody in Arizona — Who Gets to Decide? One of the most frequent questions I get as an Arizona Family Law Attorney is: can I get full or sole custody of my child or children?  It is my experience that many clients going through a divorce don’t entirely understand what legal custody is.  It is […]...