Increase Font Size

FAQ - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time (Custody)

Arizona Civil Legal Needs Community Survey

Civil legal organizations in Arizona are seeking your input to increase their ability to meet the civil legal needs of Arizona's lower income residents. Please complete this survey to assist in improving civil legal services in Arizona.

English

Encuesta de Necesidades Legales Civiles de Arizona

Las organizaciones legales civiles en Arizona buscan su opinión para aumentar su capacidad de satisfacer las necesidades legales civiles de los residentes de bajos ingresos de Arizona. Por favor complete esta encuesta para ayudar a mejorar los servicios legales civiles en Arizona.

Español

Listen

What if the parents agree how legal decision making should be decided?

Usually it is best if parents can agree on decisions about raising children after a legal separation or dissolution of marriage (divorce). The court usually accepts the mutual decision of the parents. However, the decision of the court about legal decision making must be made in the best interests of the child. After review of the terms of the agreement, the duty imposed on the court by law may require that the court not accept the agreement of the parents.

Resources:

Custody Process

Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time Forms

Parenting Classes

Planning for Parenting Time: Arizona's Guide for Parents Living Apart