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When you decide to divorce, your children are first and foremost in your mind. You want to ensure they have a living situation that meets their care needs. The court begins with the presumption that you and your spouse will share joint custody of the children. In...
If you are a divorced or separated parent, co-parenting is likely a new concept for you. It can be a difficult process, but it is also very important for the well-being of your child. In order to make co-parenting work, you need to plan, communicate and be flexible....
Even when divorce is in the best interest of your family, developing a healthy co-parenting relationship with your former spouse is often difficult. This is especially true if your ex exhibits certain narcissistic personality traits, which can get in the way of your...
You want to minimize the effects of divorce on your children as much as possible, but you must accept that they live in two households now. This may not be the arrangement you desire, but you want to make the most of it. Focus on the Family offers insights for helping...
Noticing that your children are shying away from talking with you due to your ex-spouse's interference can lead to stress and worry. This form of manipulation, known as parental alienation, harms you in both emotional and practical ways. Less time together According...
Arizona parents who are looking to get sole custody of their children have a much longer battle ahead of them than parents who are willing to share custody. There might be several reasons why an Arizona parent would want sole custody of their children; it could be the...
In Arizona, circumstances may force the hands of the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to remove a young one from a parent or adult guardian's home. Parental rights could face a temporary or permanent suspension when the state has a good reason for doing so. Parents...
One of the options available to parents in Arizona who are figuring out child custody and visitation matters is mediation. Mediation can be ordered by the judge presiding over your case, or it can be something that both you and the other party choose. How does...
It is common for a parent to relocate after a divorce or separation. However, there are rules protecting the best interest of children that parents have to consider before moving. If you are an Arizona resident and need to know more about child custody and parenting...
When dealing with cases of child custody, a paternity test may be helpful. However, there are only certain people who can demand a paternity test from a potential father in the state of Arizona. Knowing who these people are can assist you in determining who needs to...