child custody laws 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 …

Can I Use Mediation If I Want To Move Out of Arizona With The Children?

October 31, 2009 by admin

If you have custody orders through the Arizona courts, you cannot move with the common children out of state, or even over 100 miles in state, absent an agreement or a Court Order. If the other parent contests the move, pursuant to Arizona law (A.R.S. § 25-408), the Court will determine whether the relocation is in the best …