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Arizona Child Custody Law

Who Gets Child Custody in Arizona?

Like most states, Arizona laws for child custody child or placement of the child is determined by the overall best interest of the child standard. According to 25-403 Custody: best interest of child, "The court shall determine custody, either originally or on petition for modification, in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including":

A. The court shall determine custody, either originally or on petition for modification, in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including:

1. The wishes of the child's parent or parents as to custody.

2. The wishes of the child as to the custodian.

3. The interaction and interrelationship of the child with the child's parent or parents, the child's siblings and any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interest.

4. The child's adjustment to home, school and community.

5. The mental and physical health of all individuals involved.

6. Which parent is more likely to allow the child frequent and meaningful continuing contact with the other parent.

7. Whether one parent, both parents or neither parent has provided primary care of the child.

8. The nature and extent of coercion or duress used by a parent in obtaining an agreement regarding custody.

9. Whether a parent has complied with chapter 3, article 5 of this title.

10. Whether either parent was convicted of an act of false reporting of child abuse or neglect under section 13-2907.02.

B. In a contested custody case, the court shall make specific findings on the record about all relevant factors and the reasons for which the decision is in the best interests of the child.

Arizona Family Code TITLE 25: CHAPTER 4: ARTICLE 1 - MARITAL AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Jurisdiction; commencement of proceedings

25-401

Definitions

25-402

Custody; best interests of child

25-403

Sole and joint custody

25-403.01

Parenting plans

25-403.02

Domestic violence and child abuse

25-403.03

Drug offenses

25-403.04

Sexual offenders; murderers; custody and parenting time

25-403.05

Parental access to records

25-403.06

Identification of a primary caretaker and public assistance

25-403.07

Resources and fees

25-403.08

Child support

25-403.09

Temporary orders

25-404

Interviews by court; professional assistance

25-405

Investigations and reports

25-406

Custody hearings; priority; costs; record

25-407

Rights of noncustodial parent; parenting time; relocation of child; exception; enforcement; access to records

25-408

Visitation rights of grandparents and great-grandparents

25-409

Judicial supervision

25-410

Modification of custody decree; affidavit; contents

25-411

Expedited child support and parenting time fund

25-412

Domestic relations education and mediation fund; report

25-413

Violation of visitation or parenting time rights; penalties

25-414

Custody by nonparent; presumption; grounds; definitions

25-415

Arizona Child Custody Help

If you are seeking legal advice related to an Arizona child custody matter you will want to consult an attorney in your jurisdiction about your specific situation, where you stand legally, and what your legal options are in Arizona. The above child custody information is not legal advice and should not be construed as such. If you have interest in my coaching services and wish to speak with me in detail about your specific situation you can schedule a coaching session as described below. If you are the do-it-yourself type and/or seeking information and strategies related to child custody, custody evaluations, and more, you may want to pick up a copy of my eBook, How to Win Child Custody. It is available for purchase on my website for only $49.95.

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Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach®

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