Tribes determine who can appear in their courts. Being a licensed attorney in Arizona is not enough to practice in a tribal court. The attorney you...

Who has the rights as father of my child?

A name change requires court action, either as part of a divorce or paternity action or as a request for a name change. You may need to notify...

I am planning on moving states this weekend.i have two kids and i have not told their dad. can I get in trouble if i take them

More information is needed. Are there any custody, legal decision making or parenting time orders? Did he ever establish paternity. If Arizona is...

If my son has a man in his life who he thinks to be his dad would a judge grant his biological father rights to him?

Getting sole legal decision - making does not terminate the father's rights. He can still be granted access and parenting time. If your husband...

My husband ex is refusing to pick up the children on the schedule time. She wants it later.

It is best to follow the court order precisely when there is no agreement to alternate. If she is not there to pickup the kids as scheduled, go on...

I would like to gain custody of my 15 year old granddaughter who is in a bad situation at home what can I do legally.

Arizona does recognize grandparent's rights under certain circumstances and there are ways for a third party to file for legal decision - making...

How can I get custody if the non custodial parent has abandoned the kid?

You can file for sole legal decision - making at anytime. But he will still have parental rights. You will likely need to consult with an attorney...

You need an attorney. At least have an attorney review your case to see if anything can be done. You may need to file something in family law...

If father wants to redo the whole court appointed parenting schedule and i don't agree what is the best way to go about this?

You can request mediation or conciliation services to see if any agreement can be reached. You are under no obligation to agree. The current plan...

How do I obtain joint custody in Pima county, and is joint custody the same as 50% legal and 50% physical custody?

Custody is now referred to as Legal Decision Making. The court will order joint legal decision making if it is the best interest of the child. This...