What Is Guardianship? A guardianship gives a person other than the legal parent the ability to care for a child, including, but not limited to, taking possession of the child, enrolling the child in school,
Not related? What are the rights of a step parent or other third party care giver to see a child? It is not as easy as it used to be. When children are born out
Everyone knows a teenage parent. This is usually someone who accidently had a little fun during his or her teenage years and ended up with a beautiful bouncing baby. However, that teenager was likely feeling
Guardianships are more common than you think. Many times people have to get a guardianship of a minor whose parents cannot take care of him or her. Guardianships are also common in situations where a
Steps to Successful Step-Parenting As a divorce attorney and step-parent, I see good and bad step-parenting every day. Here are four rules that can help you have great relationships with your spouse and step-children, as
Here’s a typical tale of Arizona Termination of Parental Rights… Minnie and Mickey had a baby eight years ago named Missy. They were never married. They entered into an agreement and filed it with the
Step Parent Rights What if my child is not my biological child? Do I still have rights? In today’s society, it is very common for couples to marry that have children from previous marriages or
First step in severance or termination of parental rights A parent, or any person or agency who has a legitimate interest in the welfare of a minor child, may seek to terminate or sever a
Grandparents Rights in AZ Families can be challenging and complex, and under certain circumstances, grandparents may find themselves told they are no longer welcome to visit their grandchildren or be part of their lives. However,
Arizona’s Outlook on Surrogate Parent Agreements Arizona bans traditional surrogate parenting contracts. The phrase ‘surrogate parent’ is not used in Title 25—the domestic relations statutes. Section 25-218 embodies the state’s ban, and sets out rules
