The vast majority of my clients with child custody and visitation issues are loving and caring parents who want to do what is best for their children, but discussion of best interests can be a contentious and sensitive matter. I can assist clients with fruitful negotiations and judicial determinations of custody and visitation rights that often accompany divorce, legal separation and paternity matters.
When clients face the prospect of family breakdown, you can be assured I will do everything legally possible to vigorously advocate for your interests and protect your and your children’s rights. As an Arizona child custody lawyer, I can offer you competent, aggressive, and compassionate representation in all aspects of Arizona family law.
The Basics of Child Custody
Arizona family law judges are required to decide child custody issues according to the best interests of the children involved, and they must make findings of fact that demonstrate a careful consideration of the factors that Arizona law deems most important including the wishes and preferences of the parents, the preferences of the child, the mental and physical health of all persons concerned, which parent has served as the primary caregiver and which parent is likely to provide the other parent with meaningful contact with the child.
Sometimes divorcing parents are confused about the legal terminology of custody law. I can fully explain your rights in helping you and the other parent shape a workable, flexible, and creative custody agreement that serves the interests of both the children and the adults. I am experienced in negotiating work schedules, school and activities, family holidays, vacations, weekend custody, and any other obstacles to agreement.
Mediation Approach
Parents are free to make their own custody and visitation arrangements, or through Conciliation Services, a mediation service for parents provided by the Arizona Superior Courts. An amicable agreement is best for all, avoiding arbitrary decisions by a judge who is unfamiliar with the family dynamics and needs of the individuals. I will assist you with scheduling the appointment and preparing you for the conciliation session.
However, sometimes one party cannot or will not accommodate the other parent’s wishes in this emotionally charged process. In these cases, you can feel confident that I will provide aggressive protection of your rights and interests.
Modifications of Child Custody and Visitation
When circumstances change, such as altered work schedules, responsibilities to a new family, or one parent moving away, I represent clients in revisiting the child custody agreement. I will adamantly protect your rights to ensure you have contact and access to your children, and assure that the kids’ best interests are addressed by the court and opposing counsel.
Arizona Custody and Visitation Lawyer
As an experienced family lawyer, I have helped many people with their custody and visitation issues from our centrally located offices in the Phoenix area and Scottsdale. Contact a Phoenix child custody attorney today to arrange a free initial consultation at 480-263-9127.
Daly Law Firm, PLLC
2415 East Camelback Road, Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Telephone: 480-263-9127
Fax: 602-357-7453
Daly Law Firm, PLLC
17015 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 130
Scottsdale AZ 85255
Telephone: 480-263-9127
Fax: 602-357-7453
The Daly Law Firm serves clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Avondale, Paradise Valley and Surprise. The firm also serves clients across Maricopa County, Pinal County and Yavapai County in Arizona, as well as the Phoenix metro area and Valley of the Sun.