For child custody, is Arizona a “Mother’s state”?
No. Arizona is a gender-neutral state, meaning it does not favor one parent over the other because of gender. The post For child custody, is Arizona a “Mother’s state”? first appeared on State 48 Law...
View ArticleThe other parent refuses to follow the Parenting Plan. What can I do?
You have a few options: The first option is to enforce the Parenting Plan by filing a Petition to Enforce. A Parenting Plan is a Court order, and the Court can enforce its order. It can do so by...
View ArticleWhy did Arizona change what “child custody” means?
In 2012, the Legislature changed the meaning of the term, custody because they were concerned too many people fighting for custody did not understand what they were fighting for. There was a feeling...
View ArticleWhat is decided in a custody case?
Broadly speaking, legal decision-making, parenting time, and child support. The post What is decided in a custody case? first appeared on State 48 Law Firm.
View ArticleWhat is Custody?
In a broad sense, custody means “legal decision-making and parenting time.” But more specifically, the term “custody” is actually no longer used in Arizona. In 2012, the Arizona Legislature passed, and...
View ArticleWhat is Arizona Custody Public Policy?
A.R.S. § 25-103(A) requires judges to apply the custody provision in a way that promotes strong families and strong family values. A.R.S § 25-103(B) says that, absent evidence to the contrary, it is in...
View ArticleWhat is Parenting Time?
For parenting time, what must be decided goes far beyond just setting a regular schedule. There must also be orders regarding holiday parenting time, vacation schedules, communication between the...
View ArticleWhat is Legal Decision Making?
As for legal decision-making, the Court will decide whether both parents or one parent will make the legal decisions. The Court can even assign that one parent have decision-making for one specific...
View ArticleHow do the courts decide custody cases?
The best interests of the child are the standard under which the Court determines all matters relating to the child. To assist the Court in this function, the Legislature has enacted the 11 best...
View ArticleIf I am ordered to pay child support or spousal maintenance, and I appeal the...
Yes. Child support and spousal maintenance do not get suspended because of an appeal. You have an ongoing obligation to pay those amounts. If the appeal changes the order, you will receive a credit for...
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