In Loco Parentis According to A.R.S. 25-401, any “person who has been treated as a parent by a child and who has formed a meaningful parental relationship with a child for a substantial period of time” stands in loco parentis …
Going Through a Divorce? These are the Documents You Should be Prepared to Provide. While the divorce process can potentially be quick if you and your spouse are able to amicably agree on the terms of your separation, often the …
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How Does Family Law Billing Work? Law firm billing can vary depending on the law firm you choose to represent you, the type of law your case falls under, and the scope of your case’s needs. Some attorneys may charge …
Modification of Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time for Military Families: A.R.S. 25-411 In the state of Arizona, family law statutes are in place to protect the rights of parents as well as the well-being of children during legal disputes, especially …
Protecting Parental Rights and Child’s Best Interests in Relocation In matters of child custody and relocation, A.R.S. 25-408 establishes clear guidelines for parental relocation, notice requirements, and legal proceedings. It plays a vital role in safeguarding the rights of both …
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Third-Party Rights in Arizona A.R.S. 25-409 addresses the rights of non-parents to petition for court-ordered legal decision-making in the state of Arizona. It outlines the circumstances under which individuals who are not the child’s legal parents can seek legal decision-making …
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Does Arizona Recognize Common Law Marriage? You may believe that two adults who live together for seven years are considered married by default, or in a “common law” marriage. It is important to understand that Arizona does not recognize common …
Understanding Covenant Marriages in Arizona In 1998, Arizona became one of the very few states to legally permit “covenant marriage.” Described in A.R.S. 25-901 to 25-906, these types of marriages have stricter requirements for marriage and limit the ability to …
How Can You Establish Paternity? In Arizona, when a child is born to a married couple, the husband is presumed to be the father per A.R.S. 25-814. Similarly, when two individuals sign a child’s birth certificate, it is also presumed …
Visited by the Department of Child Safety? Receiving an unexpected house call from the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), or what you may think of as CPS, can be a harrowing experience for any parent. It’s essential to …
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