As the judge advised the father to seek mediation rather than filing court actions you will need to attend the mediation. You do not have to file...

I agree with the answers from the other two attorneys. Additionally, your child's wishes are typically communicated to the judge by being included...

If I have a court ordered custody arrangement, & I temporarily make an adjustment via a notarized document will it hold up?

Side agreements between parents are only agreements until one parent no longer agrees. All modifications, even for temporary periods of time like...

Need to leave the state of Arizona with my son back to Utah but do I have to have full custody?

Relocation is covered by A.R.S. 25-408, you should google it and read it so that you are familiar with what is allowed and not allowed. Relocation...

Without seeing your parenting time plan it is hard to tell exactly what it means. The term "one uninterrupted week" typically refers to vacation...

What info will I need to put on the petition to modify and what things will I likely need to show or have proof of in court ?

This issue is far too complicated to answer in this forum. You should contact an experienced family law attorney who will do a free or reasonably...

ARS 25-408 explicitly says notice must be made by certified mail, return receipt requested, or pursuant to the rules of procedure. 25-408 also...

Mother and I have joint parenting time in AZ she left state without permission is this illegal

Having a consultation with a family law attorney so he/she can review your parenting plan and get more details of what actually happened would be...

A Best Interests Attorney appointed by the Court represents the children's best interest as a lawyer in the case, calling witnesses, presenting...

You would not be entitled to a portion of your ex-spouse's social security as social security is separate property per federal law. However, you...