Apr 1, 2026 | Child Custody, Family Law
When parents of very young children separate, one of the biggest concerns is how to create a schedule that supports stability, bonding, and healthy development. For Arizona families, this often means carefully structuring a parenting plan that reflects the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Unlike plans for older children, these schedules must account for frequent contact, attachment, and routines that help younger children feel secure.
Feb 26, 2026 | Child Custody, Family Law
Custody exchanges are supposed to be routine moments where a child transitions from one parent’s care to the other. In high-conflict child custody exchanges, those interactions often become the most stressful part of the parenting schedule. What should be a brief handoff can turn into arguments, accusations, and emotional scenes that place the child directly in the middle of adult conflict.
Feb 10, 2026 | Child Custody, Family Law
Parents going through a child custody case in Arizona are often surprised when religious issues come up.When one parent practices a faith, and the other does not, or when parents follow different religions, questions about a child’s religious upbringing can quickly become a serious source of conflict.These disagreements may involve holidays, religious school choices, attendance at religious services, or whether a child should be introduced to one belief system over another.
Nov 3, 2025 | Family Law, Child Custody
When the Department of Child Safety becomes involved in a family matter, grandparents are often the first people to step forward to protect the child’s safety. If CPS or DCS decides to remove a child from the home due to allegations of abuse or neglect, grandparents may wonder whether they can obtain temporary custody during the investigation.
Nov 2, 2025 | Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support
Under Arizona law, medical decisions fall under the umbrella of legal decision-making. That means the parent or parents with the right to make decisions for a child are responsible for health-related matters. If both parents share this authority, but cannot agree, the court may intervene in accordance with ARS § 25-403 to determine the child’s best interests when parents with joint legal decision-making authority cannot agree on medical treatment.
Sep 12, 2025 | Family Law, Child Custody
Families sometimes face situations where waiting for a standard custody hearing could place a child at serious risk. In those cases, Arizona law provides a way for parents or guardians to request immediate protection through an emergency custody petition. These petitions allow the court to step in quickly, sometimes even issuing an order without notice to the other parent if the danger of harm is urgent.
