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...
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The hearing process in Arizona dependency court
Arizona's dependency court system is responsible for handling cases involving the care and protection of children. This court presides over cases where removing children from their homes is necessary because of abuse, neglect or other circumstances that put their...
How does Arizona joint custody work?
When parents decide to separate or divorce in Arizona, they must agree on a plan to provide continued care for their offspring. In many cases, the parents are awarded joint custody of the children. If parents have difficulty reaching agreeable terms to raise their...
How to prepare for a custody case
If you are an Arizona parent who is about to go through a child custody hearing, you may be feeling overwhelmed and scared. You may feel like any minor mistake could result in you losing custody of your child. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to prepare...
How the developmental stage plays into co-parenting
Unless there are legitimate safety concerns, it is typically in your children's interests to maintain a relationship with both parents. Shared custody is an effective way of maintaining this relationship. According to the Mayo Clinic, the developmental stage that your...
Can you veto your co-parent’s choice of babysitter?
Responsible parents know a great deal of effort goes into choosing childcare. Indeed, the person with whom you choose to leave your kids must keep them safe when you are not around. According to Psychology Today, your choice of babysitter also may affect your...
Will the court approve a request for relocation with your child?
Due to a long-awaited promotion at work, you are planning to move to another company office across the state. You must petition the court since you want your 9-year-old son to relocate with you. Will the court approve your request? Giving notice If you and your former...
Can you get full child custody?
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...
Proper planning and other co-parenting essentials in Arizona
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....
How can you co-parent with a challenging ex-spouse?
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...