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When Can A Child Legally Decide Which Parent To Live With In Arizona? | Law Offices of Gillespie Shields
When Can A Child Legally Decide Which Parent To Live With In Arizona?When parents divorce in Arizona, there is no magical age at which a kid may choose which parent they want to live with. Regardless, the court can take a child's preferences into account, regardless...
What’s The Best Way To Get Full Custody Of My Child In Arizona? | Law Offices of Gillespie Shields
What’s The Best Way To Get Full Custody Of My Child In Arizona? Legal and physical custody of a child are two different types of custody. The term "custody" in Arizona refers to legal custody. The term "physical custody" refers to who has physical custody of the...
Do Unmarried Parents Have Equal Custody Rights In Arizona? | Law Offices of Gillespie Shields
Do Unmarried Parents Have Equal Custody Rights In Arizona?Unmarried parents in Arizona have the same protections as married parents when it comes to child custody and other parental rights. When making judgments, the major consideration for family courts is whether...
What Are The Common Ways Mothers Lose Custody Of A Child In Arizona? | Law Offices of Gillespie Shields
What Are The Common Ways Mothers Lose Custody Of A Child In Arizona?Every child needs to grow up in a secure and stable environment. When a question regarding a parent's or guardian's fitness arises, however, establishing their fitness is not always straightforward....
What Child Custody Rights Does A Father Have In Arizona? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
What Child Custody Rights Does A Father Have In Arizona?Under the United States Constitution and Arizona law, fathers enjoy parental rights and have an equal legal chance at child custody. What is the challenge for fathers? In Arizona, they were successful in...
What Makes An Unfit Parent In Arizona? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
How Does The Court Determine Child Custody In Arizona?When parents separate or divorce, the children's needs must be met. If the parents cannot agree on a parenting plan, the court will impose one or make decisions about the children's health and welfare. Choosing how...
Is Arizona Considered A “Mother’s State”? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
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How Long Does A Divorce Usually Take? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
How Long Does A Divorce Usually Take?If you're thinking about getting divorced, you probably want to do it as soon as possible. After all, no one wants the (sometimes expensive) process to drag on, especially if you're attempting to leave a loveless or poisonous...
How Can I Decide If Divorce Is Right For Me? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
How Can I Decide If Divorce Is Right For Me?The confusion is understandable. It is normal to be conflicted about divorcing. This is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will ever face. It is not a decision that should be made on the spur of the moment...