Monday, August 23, 2010

Child Custody Laws For Arizona | Child Joint Custody

Many of the child custody laws for Arizona are similar to other states but below you will find the key points of the Arizona child custody laws.

  1. 25-403 sets out the basis on which the court will determine who gets custody of the child and this is based on the best interests of the child. The best interests of the child are judged by the following criteria
  • The wishes of the child’s parent or parents as to custody.
  • The wishes of the child as to the custodian.
  • The interaction and interrelationship of the child with the child’s parent or parents, the child’s siblings and any other person who may significantly affect the child’s best interest.