My son turned 12 yesterday. Can he now choose to live with me, instead of his stepmother & father, by simply saying that?

The custody statutes in Arizona contain several factors which the court must consider in determining the best interest of the child. The wishes of...

Monitored Visitation with mother

If there are attorneys representing the parents, you could contact them and let them know that you wish to cease supervising. If there are no...

Wanting to move outa state with the children after remarriage.

The short answer is "yes." The court can prevent you from removing the children from the state. Relocation is always a difficult issue unless the...

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Does ARS25-513 entitled me to certain information about how much income the other party receives each month.

ARS 25-513 subparagraph C provides that "If any legal action is necessary for the requesting party to obtain the information requested pursuant to...

Can Father file with the courts to reduce child support if he is not working

A parent may request a modification of child support upon a showing of a "substantial and continuing change of circumstances." (ARS 25-320...

My divorce decree states consent required from other parent to take minor children out of the state.

If your ex did take your son out of state without your consent and your divorce decree provides that consent is required for out of state travel,...

What rights does non us citizen have to his child who is a us citizen

A parent does not have to be a US citizen to have custody or parenting time rights in Arizona. Fathers, however, need to establish through the...

What exactly does, The parents agree to co-parent the child without the interference of outside parties mean?

"Interference" could look like you deferring all decisions about your daughter to your husband. For example, if your daughter is being bullied at...

What exactly does, The parents agree to co-parent the child without the interference of outside parties mean?

In responding to our question, I am presuming you and your ex have joint legal custody of your daughter. "Outside parties" refers to individuals...