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.…
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…
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:…
Parental rights are not terminated in a permanent guardianship. However, it can remove a parent’s legal custody of his or her child. In most cases, permanent guardianship can be revoked if the child’s parent, the child, or another party chooses to file a petition with the court to revoke the guardianship. This can occur if…
With many courts moving in the direction of joint custody agreements, how would it be possible to get a father’s visitation rights denied? Here are a few circumstances to monitor. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Can Arizona Courts Deny Father’s Visitation Rights? Whenever two parents separate or divorce, the custodial parent can occasionally prevent the non-custodial…
A second custody hearing typically occurs when there is a modification request (for a change in custody) or a follow-up hearing after an initial custody arrangement has been made. It can also happen in cases where there are disputes or ongoing issues that need to be addressed. Here’s an overview of what happens during a…
