When family law judges in Arizona issue child custody orders, they base their decisions on what they believe is in the best interests of the child. There was a time when mothers were awarded primary custody and fathers were granted visitation rights, but joint custody...
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Having a child-centered divorce in Arizona
No matter how careful the parents are, divorce is difficult on children. Whatever the reasons for divorce, Arizona parents will almost always prioritize the needs of their children. A child-centered divorce is almost the same as any other divorce, however, measures...
Tips on working out your summer co-parenting plan
Summer can be a difficult time for Arizona parents, especially those who are newly divorced. You may have had a set schedule during the school year, but now everything has changed. Summer is challenging as it is, but how do you cope when you have two households?...
How is custody determined when a couple divorces?
Each year, thousands of Arizona couples make the difficult decision to terminate their marriage. When these couples have children, one of the first questions that each party asks involves who gets custody of the children after the marriage. There are several factors...
Understanding the dynamics of physical and legal custody
Child custody can be a contentious issue for divorced parents in Arizona. They must determine various aspects, such as their children's living arrangements, parenting time division, and decision-making authority allocation. The pivotal point of these disputes often...
Parallel parenting as a child custody solution
Co-parenting after a divorce can be a delicate equation to solve, especially when there are ongoing conflicts or communication issues between the parents. Parallel parenting is a strategy that Arizona estranged couples can use in these situations to minimize contact...
Smoking and child custody
It’s certainly no secret that smoking is an unhealthy habit. While there are government regulations in place that require tobacco companies to be transparent about the ramifications of using their products, there are also legal precedents in place that impact child...
Properly co-parenting an adolescent after a divorce
Divorce can be a challenging experience for Arizona couples, especially when children are in the picture. Co-parenting an adolescent after your divorce can be especially challenging, as teenagers are going through a phase of their lives where they seek more...
Is nesting right for you?
Arizona law generally allows both parents to have relationships with their children after a divorce. However, there are many different ways in which a parenting plan may be structured. Nesting is one method that may work for families that are looking to minimize the...
How to co-parent in Arizona with a parent who plays favorites
Parental favoritism can have a variety of severe short- and long-term effects, like depression, poor performance, anxiety, instability and traumatic reactions in personal relationships for both the valued and devalued child. If you're in a situation where you have to...