Child Custody

When an Arizona couple with minor children decide to end their marriage, one of the most difficult decisions is which parent will have custody of the children. Arizona courts, after consulting with child psychiatrists and psychologists, family attorneys, and other...

For many parents, the hardest part of the divorce is no longer having your children with you every day. Sharing parenting time with your child’s other parent can be difficult, even if you still get along with your ex. However, it is important to put personal feelings...

One important part of your parenting plan is the parenting time schedule that specifies how you and your ex will share time with your children. In Arizona, the parenting time schedule will generally address: The school year Holidays School breaks Vacations...

In contentious Arizona divorce cases, the children often become the targets and the victims of unintentional harm as parents fight over custody and child support. This behavior can sour loving relationships and cause lasting damage to the child. When one parent...

The emotions that are often tied into a divorce can make people act irrationally. But if the behavior that is being exhibited is indicative of a bigger problem, you may want to consider asking the court to order a psychological or some other sort of mental health...

Just about any aspect of a divorce and family law case in Arizona can be challenging personally, financially and emotionally. One of the most difficult areas to navigate is child custody and parenting time. Even in cases where the parents are on good terms and want to...

Child abuse allegations during a custody battle must be taken seriously. The presence of abuse is a factor the court considers when making a custody decision, and an abuse allegation that is determined valid by a court can have major ramifications on a custody...

When parents divorce, they generally still want to have a meaningful relationship with their child and to see them as often as possible per their child custody order. To ensure the child custody order is honored, parents must practice co-parenting following their...

If one is contemplating divorce in our state, when there are children involved, the first thing that comes to mind is child custody. The health and welfare of our children is always our primary concern. But, for our Arizona readers, our state makes the process very...

Name changes are a regular occurrence following a divorce, particularly for women who wish to return to their maiden name. But there are also occasions when a parent may wish to change the name of their child. The reasons are personal to the individual and the change...