Some signs of parental alienation are easy to spot. Of course, missed visits and blocked phone calls are hard to ignore. But the most damaging forms often go completely unnoticed. In fact, these hidden behaviors slowly chip away at your bond with your child long...
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Child Custody
Creating a voluntary custody schedule: 4 things to consider
Child custody decisions can feel overwhelming, even when parents want to cooperate. A voluntary custody schedule lets parents agree on how a child will spend time with each parent without going to court. While simpler than a formal order, creating a schedule that...
Can grandparents or other relatives get custody in Arizona?
Losing daily contact with a grandchild can feel heartbreaking. Arizona law gives caring relatives real tools to protect that bond. Courts weigh each request carefully yet remain open when children gain safety, stability and love. If you wonder whether you can step in,...
What to do if your ex doesn’t follow your custody arrangement
Child custody arrangements are legally binding and aim to provide stability for children. When one parent fails to follow the agreed terms, it can disrupt the child’s well-being and create unnecessary conflict. Understanding your options in Arizona can help you...
What are some reasons parents might request custody modification?
A major life change is a primary reason parents might seek to modify custody. Courts often require proof that these changes significantly affect the child’s well-being. There are a number of common reasons that could drive parents to request a change in their custody...
Tips for sharing child custody across state lines
When parents live in different places, sharing custody can be a bit tricky. It is important to keep your child’s best interests in mind while navigating the logistics of the situation. Fortunately, there are several tips to make it easier when you need to split time...
Co-parenting with a narcissistic individual
Parenting after divorce is challenging and emotionally taxing under any circumstances, and although co-parenting is a positive choice in many cases, raising your child with a parent who has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can be extremely difficult. At times...
When can you modify your custody order?
The custody order you receive as part of your initial divorce proceeding may work for that initial period, but that does not mean it will work forever. As your children get older, their needs change and your work schedule or life demands may change as well. That is...
Avoid these toxic co-parenting tactics
You may have a strained relationship with your former spouse, but you still must work together to raise your children and promote healthy parent-child relationships. Effective co-parenting involves setting aside your personal feelings and making sacrifices in the best...
Will I lose custody of my kids over a domestic violence charge?
Arizona courts work to safeguard children from danger when ruling on child custody. The Arizona Coalition To End Sexual and Domestic Violence notes that children who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to experience or initiate intimate partner violence...