child custody arizona

At What Age Can Children In Arizona Decide Where They Want To Live?

July 11, 2012 by admin

Parents of divorced or separated parents often want to know when their children can decide where they want to live. In fact, Arizona has no “magic age” at which the children can choose their own parenting time schedule. The Court does consider the wishes of the children in determining custody and parental access. The Court …

What Can I Do To Get Custody of Or Access With A Child That Is Not Mine In Arizona?

October 2, 2010 by admin

Arizona recognizes rights to custody of or access with children for non-parents under certain circumstances. This article will address two forms of non-parental access to children through the family law Court: grandparents’ rights and what is called in loco parentis rights. However, there are also methods for …

What Happens in an Arizona Paternity Action?

September 20, 2009 by admin

A paternity action is what one files when they have a child or children with another person who is not his/her spouse. In an Arizona paternity action, the Court will establish who the father of the child/children is. If a parent disputes paternity, he/she can request a DNA test. The Court will also establish custody (whether …

How is Child Custody Determined in Arizona?

September 19, 2009 by admin

In Arizona, the Courts are required to determine whether parents are to have joint custody or sole custody when the parents file for an Arizona divorce or file a paternity action (where the parents were never married). The Court also has to make these determinations when a parent has asked the Court to modify the custody or …

Can You Mediate A Dispute Involving Children in Arizona?

July 19, 2009 by admin

If your relationship is ending in Arizona and you have natural or adopted children, you likely need Court Orders addressing your children. When you are ending a marriage, the legal action is called a dissolution of marriage (or divorce). When you are not married, but have children, the legal action is called a paternity …