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.
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.
A family lawyer in Arizona or elsewhere supports clients through all legal processes that impact their family life. While most commonly associated with divorce law, family attorneys also navigate child custody for non-married parents, paternity, and even child adoption.
