Sound Advice on Arizona Child Custody Issues
Difficult legal and practical issues can come up whenever children are caught in a divorce, or when unmarried parents can't agree about what's best for their children. At the law firm of Deloughery & Ruotolo, P.C., our experience with the resolution of parental disputes covers the whole spectrum from child support to the modification of child custody arrangements years after a divorce. Contact us in the Greater Phoenix Area to learn how you can benefit from our advice.
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Our lawyers understand the emotional challenges that come with the territory in divorce. We therefore focus on helping you get the right result for your situation. We provide flexible representation that adapts legal strategies to the specific demands of your case. Whether negotiation, mediation or a hearing in court will give you the best chance of success, our attorneys can help.
The first order of business is to recognize that a parent's interests are secondary to those of a child in the eyes of Arizona law. Any dispute that winds up in court will be resolved according to the judge's idea of the best interests of the child. One of our most important roles as family law attorneys is to help parents reconcile their own interests and objectives with those of their children.
In the typical divorce, parents share joint legal custody, which means that both parents will have a voice in such basic decisions as a child's education, religion, social activities and recreation. Physical custody is often assigned primarily to one parent, with the other one given parenting time rights, which many people still call visitation.
We Adapt Our Advice to the Realities and Demands of Your Situation
Although it's possible for both parents to have equal or nearly equal time with their children, the possible combinations for a parenting time plan are limited only by the parents' imagination and their willingness to reach an agreement. Keep in mind, however, that what worked for your friends and relatives might fall short of your own child's best interests. Custody and parenting time arrangements can also be complicated by domestic violence, substance abuse, of other negative factors.
Later plans to move to another Arizona city or out of state can also complicate child custody issues. If you anticipate that you or your spouse might move away any time soon, we can advise you about the legal implications of the proposal.
At Deloughery & Ruotolo, P.C., we offer highly personalized counsel focused on the facts of your situation and your goals for yourself and your children. To learn how our experience and close attention to your needs can benefit you and your children, contact us at our office near the Paradise Valley Mall near Cactus and Tatum in Scottsdale, Arizona.
