In the past, family courts in Arizona and elsewhere routinely decided in favor of mothers having primary custody of children after a divorce while fathers were relegated to every other weekend visitation.
Arizona judges prioritize the best interests of children in all family court rulings and begin child custody battles in Arizona with the presumption that continued close contact with both parents is what is in a child’s best interest.
After a divorce, many women revert to their previous last name, or “maiden name.” Most include this stipulation as part of their divorce order to facilitate the change; however, changing a child’s last name isn’t as simple.
Arizona Law upholds the standard of making all decisions in the best interests of children. It’s in a child’s best interest for both parents to meet their obligation to financially support their child.
