In Arizona, a third party who is not the biological parent of a child may file a petition to obtain legal and residential custody of the child if certain circumstances apply. In order to be able to file for custody as a third party, the person must first have a...
Month: October 2014
What to expect from a child support warrant in Arizona
In the event that a non-custodial parent does not pay court-ordered child support, he or she may be taken into police custody on a child support warrant. This article will discuss what a police officer is allowed to do in connection with a child support related...
Spousal maintenance orders in Arizona
In Arizona, a person who is going through a separation or divorce may request spousal support. Spousal maintenance, which is also referred to as alimony, may be awarded in order to help divorcing parties get back onto their feet following the end of the marriage....
Child custody arrangements in Arizona
In Arizona, the courts will step in to make parenting time decisions when the parents are unable to come to an arrangement on their own. Under state law, when the courts are required to intervene, they try to choose a plan that gives both parents time with the child...
How can a stepparent gain custody rights?
In Arizona, it can be difficult for a stepparent to gain custody rights upon a marriage dissolution. Many stepparents develop strong bonds with their partner's children, becoming the child's psychological parent even if the ties are not based upon shared genetics....