Parents who are divorced or broken up should expect to discuss child custody matters. Often, this means figuring out a way to share legal decision-making authority and parenting, though sometimes one parent retains sole custody.If you share custody (or plan to share...
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International abductions require special procedures
Parental kidnapping is a real threat that is magnified if the abductor manages to leave the United States. Although this type of custody interference is frequently seen in situations where one parent is a foreign national, parental abductions where the child is taken...
Can Arizona dads win custody of their kids?
Fathers of past generations used to be at a disadvantage when pursuing child custody cases against the mothers of their children. While the pendulum has begun to swing in the other direction, giving fathers a better chance at justice in Maricopa County family law...
Military members face special challenges in child custody cases
Child custody matters are difficult for anyone to handle. When one of the parents is in the military, the challenges seem to mount. Understanding what special considerations are in place for members of the armed forces can help the men and women facing these...
Arizona Dreamers should prepare for any outcome
As Congress faces down a self-imposed deadline to avoid an end-of-the-year government shutdown, across the nation, 800,000 young Dreamers' futures are fraught with uncertainty.Will Congress manage to put aside its acrimony and broker a deal regarding the Deferred...
What dads need to know about visitation for their newborn
Unfortunately, there are many children being born into a single-parent environment. While mother and father may not have remained together as a couple, both still have rights and responsibilities when it comes to the life they have created. As a father, it can...
Grandparents’ rights in Arizona have expanded
When it comes to grandparents' rights, Arizona has not traditionally been the most hospitable state. In fact, here, two-parent intact families are exempt from being sued for grandparent visitation. Four years ago, however, Arizona legislators updated their family law...
Should you pursue a child custody modification?
Changing the status quo can be difficult, especially after divorce. But there are times when parents' child custody agreements need to be tweaked in order to meet the best interests of the children.How can parents know whether or not they should return to court for a...
Is your social media presence a hindrance to your custody case?
If you are litigating a contested custody matter -- or even just a particularly nasty divorce -- how your electronic data is managed during the process can have a significant impact on your case.Divorce is an adversarial action, which means that your soon-to-be ex may...
Why does the court get involved in religious decisions?
Your religion is very important to you. You want to raise your child under that religion, just like you were raised by your parents.The problem is that you and your spouse are getting divorced. Your spouse is not of the same religion -- and is not really very...