Child Abuse Laws in Arizona In Arizona, child abuse laws, which also govern the abuse of vulnerable adults in equal measure, are detailed in A.R.S. 13-3623. Abuse of a child relates to circumstances in which the child is put into …
Juvenile Court in Arizona In Arizona, cases charging youths under the age of 18 years old with crimes are handled differently than they would be for an adult offender. The juvenile criminal court system provides a means to reform these …
In Loco Parentis According to A.R.S. 25-401, any “person who has been treated as a parent by a child and who has formed a meaningful parental relationship with a child for a substantial period of time” stands in loco parentis …
Modification of Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time for Military Families: A.R.S. 25-411 In the state of Arizona, family law statutes are in place to protect the rights of parents as well as the well-being of children during legal disputes, especially …
Protecting Parental Rights and Child’s Best Interests in Relocation In matters of child custody and relocation, A.R.S. 25-408 establishes clear guidelines for parental relocation, notice requirements, and legal proceedings. It plays a vital role in safeguarding the rights of both …
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Third-Party Rights in Arizona A.R.S. 25-409 addresses the rights of non-parents to petition for court-ordered legal decision-making in the state of Arizona. It outlines the circumstances under which individuals who are not the child’s legal parents can seek legal decision-making …
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How Can You Establish Paternity? In Arizona, when a child is born to a married couple, the husband is presumed to be the father per A.R.S. 25-814. Similarly, when two individuals sign a child’s birth certificate, it is also presumed …
Visited by the Department of Child Safety? Receiving an unexpected house call from the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), or what you may think of as CPS, can be a harrowing experience for any parent. It’s essential to …
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Juvenile Dependency in Arizona What is a Dependency Petition? A dependency petition is a legal document filed with the Juvenile Court, asserting that a child is in need of effective care and control for which their parents or guardians …
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National Adoption Day 2023 Every November since 2000, courts in all 50 U.S. states, along with Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, have opened up to finalize the adoptions of thousands of foster care children and to celebrate all adoptive …
