If a child custody appeal is remanded in Arizona, it means the Court of Appeals has sent the case back to the trial court with specific instructions.It’s not the end of the case — the trial judge still has to take further action before there’s a final custody order. Here’s how it usually unfolds: 1.…
If your child custody appeal is reversed in Arizona, it means the Arizona Court of Appeals found that the trial court made a legal error that affected the outcome.The “next step” depends on exactly what the appellate court’s order says — because a reversal can play out in different ways. 1. Read the Mandate Carefully…
If your child custody appeal is affirmed in Arizona, it means the Arizona Court of Appeals has agreed with the trial court’s decision and left it in place. Here’s what usually comes next: 1. The Custody Order Remains in Effect The original parenting plan, decision-making authority, and visitation schedule stay as they are. The trial…
In Arizona, a child custody appeal hearing is quite different from the original custody trial — it’s not a “do-over” where you bring in new witnesses and evidence. Instead, the appellate court reviews the record of the original case to decide whether the trial judge made a legal error. Here’s how it typically works: 1.…
In Arizona, while courts are legally prohibited from favoring one parent over another based on gender, fathers often still face challenges when seeking full custody. These challenges are typically tied to evidence, parenting history, and legal standards, rather than overt bias. Here’s a breakdown: ⚖️ Common Challenges Fathers Face Seeking Full Custody in Arizona 1.…
An annulment is not a good idea when the legal or emotional reasons for it don’t align with the strict criteria required, or when it may create complications worse than a divorce. Here’s when seeking an annulment might not be the right path: 🚫 When an Annulment Is NOT a Good Idea 1. ⚖️ You…
At a final custody hearing, also known as a trial on custody or final parenting time hearing, a family court judge will hear both sides of a custody dispute and issue a legally binding decision that determines the legal and physical custody of the child or children. Here’s what to expect: 🔷 Overview of a…
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In Arizona, a father can be awarded full custody (now referred to legally as legal decision-making and parenting time) when the court determines that it is in the best interests of the child. While Arizona law does not favor mothers over fathers, full custody is generally awarded to one parent only in situations where shared…
Yes, you can take your child out of state if there is no custody order in place, but there are serious caveats and risks, especially if the other parent objects. Here’s what you need to know: (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION ⚖️ What Happens if There’s No Custody Order? In the absence of a court order:…
