The Short Answer In Arizona, a judge is almost always required to make certain findings of fact of the relevant child custody factors after a child custody trial. However, if the judge, after trial, concludes after a trial...

The Short Answer The short answer to the question of what is joint legal custody with final decision-making authority in Arizona is that it the same thing as sole custody meaning the parent with final decision-making...

A child custody hearing represents one of the most significant of proceedings held in divorce, legal separation, or paternity cases. Because of the significant nature of a child custody hearing, a parent needs to be well...

Mediation is most appropriate and a recommended process of resolving child custody disputes. Parents are aware of this fact but most of them aren’t sure what it is or how to initiate it. It is a process whereby legal...

The Arizona Court of Appeals in a memorandum decision in the case of In re the marriage of Kasper and Ausema had to address a trial court’s decision to deny a mother a relocation of a child while changing primary...

We would hope that all relationships between children and their parents would be positive. However, there are cases involving a serious disruption to the relationship between a parent and his or her children. This can occur...

Parents sometimes reach an agreement concerning the custody of their children. The parents, however, sometimes cannot agree on what custody orders are best for their children in which case the court will decide the child...

The Arizona Court of Appeal in the case of Demario v. Demario had to determine, among other things, the role of the best interest attorney in an Arizona child custody case. Mother appeals from certain rulings in the superior...

When engaging in a contested custody fight, the best defense is preparation. You need to know how to prepare for a child custody case in Arizona. There are several key steps that any parent must take in order to present...

Sadly, even some of the strongest relationships are unable to withstand the test of time. When you end your relationship, you may hope to never have to speak to your ex again. You will forever be tied to your ex-spouse if you...