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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 1901', '§ 25', '§ 25', '§25', '§ 25', '§ 25', '§ 25']

Family Law Research Guide: Child Custody
In all divorce proceedings with children, the parties should attempt to
reach an agreement regarding custody and visitation. When a court reviews
a case dealing with child custody, the first issue it will consider
is whether or not it has proper jurisdiction -- the right and the power to
interpret and apply the law to the child. Once this is determined the
court will consider any agreement between the parties. Child custody and
visitation agreements should take into consideration:
Custody matters involving an Native American child are governed by the Indian Child
U.S.C. § 1901 et seq. The tribal court has jurisdiction providing
the Native American parent does not object and the tribal court is willing to accept
How does the court determine who is awarded custody of children?
forth in A.R.S. § 25-403(A). These factors include:
Joint custody refers to joint legal custody or joint physical custody or both. Joint legal custody means that both parents share in the decision-making authority over major issues regarding the child(ren). Joint physical custody means the condition under which the physical residence of the child is shared by the parents in a manner that assures the child has substantially equal time and contact with both parents. Joint custody does not mean a fifty-fifty time share regarding custody of children. Hindsley v. Hindsley, 145 Ariz. 428, 701 P.2d 1236 (Ariz. App. 1985).
Custody can be shared by parents. With shared custody, both parents share in the decision-making authority regarding the child(ren) and neither parent is designated the primary physical custodian. Instead, each parent spends equal time with the child(ren). There are many approaches to shared custody. For example, parents can alternate weeks or alternate every six months.
visitation to a stepparent. A.R.S. § 25-408.
The court shall assess attorney's fees and court costs against any parent who unreasonably denies or interferes with court-ordered visitation. The court may order a social service agency to supervise visitation. A.R.S. §25-410. What can I do if I need child custody or visitation set as soon as possible?
the records or information. A.R.S. § 25-403.06 and A.R.S. § 25-408(K).
What is the parental education program?
The parental education program is a mandatory educational program for the
exceed fifty dollars. A.R.S. § 25-355.
Last revised: 20 October 2008