How is child custody determined in Arizona? | Child Custody Laws

The resolution of Phoenix child custody and visitation disputes requires parents to act rationally in their child’s best interests at a time when they are often facing overwhelming stress.

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME

When parents separate or divorce, care for the children must continue. If the parents cannot agree on a plan for raising the children, the court will order a plan or decide matters concerning their health and welfare. Check to learn more.

Child Support and Child Custody - Frequently Asked Questions

In certain circumstances, an individual, such as a grandparent or other person who can demonstrate the existence of a beneficial relationship with the child, may be able to acquire visitation and/or legal decision making rights concerning a child. Check to learn more.

Child Custody in Arizona: The Best Interests of the Child

Arizona courts award child custody in accordance with the “best interests of the child”. Factors that determine the child’s best interest include the preferences of both the child and the parents and the child’s current relationship with each parent. Check to learn more.