Child Custody and Parenting Time

When your life changes, your Arizona parenting plan may need to change too. For many parents, the hardest part is knowing when a change is big enough to address legally.

In an Arizona child custody case, knowing what happened is only part of the story. Factual documentation can help support a child-centered parenting plan and legal strategy.

Child custody in Arizona is now referred to as legal decision making, and courts focus on the best interests of the child. Here’s what parents should know about parenting rights, fathers’ rights, joint legal decision making, and child support.

If you're raising a child on your own in Phoenix and struggling to make ends meet without financial help from the other parent, this question has probably crossed your mind more than once. The short answer: no, Arizona law does not require you to hire an attorney to pursue child support. But the more useful answer is a little more complicated—and knowing the difference could matter a great deal for your family. What "Suing" for Child Support Actually Means in Arizona The word

Facing domestic violence or harassment in Arizona? Understand Protective Orders and how they affect custody, divorce, and your path to safety.

What to Expect During Child Custody Alternative Dispute Resolution in Phoenix When You Are Co-Parenting Without Cohabitating