Practice Areas

Custody in Arizona

Comprehensive support and legal guidance in all aspects of child custody matters.

We understand the paramount importance of your children’s well-being during and after a divorce or separation.

Our custody and visitation services are designed to provide comprehensive support and legal guidance in all aspects of child custody matters. Here's an overview of the key areas we cover:

Legal Decision-Making in Arizona

Legal decision-making pertains to the authority to make significant decisions regarding a child's upbringing, including education, healthcare, religion, and extracurricular activities. Our experienced attorneys work with you to establish clear, fair, and enforceable legal decision-making arrangements that reflect the best interests of your child.

Parenting Time

Parenting time refers to the schedule that outlines when each parent will spend time with their child. We assist in creating detailed parenting plans that ensure a balanced and practical approach to parenting time, promoting stability and continuity for your child. Our goal is to facilitate agreements that prioritize the child's needs while accommodating the schedules of both parents.

Child Support

Child support is a critical aspect of ensuring that a child's financial needs are met. We help clients navigate the complexities of child support calculations, modifications, and enforcement. Our attorneys strive to ensure that child support arrangements are fair and adequate, reflecting the child's needs and the financial circumstances of both parents.

Third Party and Grandparents’ Rights

In some cases, individuals other than parents, such as grandparents or other relatives, play a significant role in a child's life. We advocate for third-party and grandparents' rights, helping these important figures seek visitation or custody when it serves the best interests of the child. Our firm is dedicated to preserving and protecting these valuable relationships.

Establishing Paternity

Establishing paternity is essential for protecting a child's rights and securing their future. We provide legal assistance in establishing paternity through voluntary acknowledgment or court-ordered genetic testing. Once paternity is established, we can help address related issues such as child support, custody, and visitation rights.

At Reardon House Colton, our commitment is to support families through compassionate and skilled legal representation. Whether you are seeking to establish custody arrangements, secure visitation rights, or address child support concerns, our team is here to guide you through every step of the process with the utmost professionalism and care.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does Arizona favor mothers in custody cases?
No. Arizona law does not presume that either parent is better suited based on gender. Legal decision-making and parenting time are decided according to the best interests of the child.
What is the difference between legal decision-making and parenting time?
Legal decision-making is the authority to make major decisions about a child’s upbringing — education, healthcare, and religion. Parenting time is the schedule that determines when the child is in each parent’s care.
Can a custody order be changed later?
Yes. Legal decision-making and parenting-time orders can be modified when there is a substantial and continuing change in circumstances, always measured against the child’s best interests.

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