In a unanimous decision authored by Justice Clint Bolick, the Arizona Supreme Court, in In re Termination of Parental Rights as to M.N., today clarified that two distinct statutory mechanisms exist for unwed fathers to establish parental rights
It is not a defense that the parents or guardian could not have anticipated the minor’s misconduct.
In Arizona, a parent of a minor (under age 18) may delegate to another person any powers he may have.
If a person desires to change his name, he must file an application in the superior court in the county of his residence.
A parent who abandons, neglects or abuses his child (under age 18) may lose his parental rights. Arizona law sets forth the grounds and the procedure for termination of the parent-child relationship.
When paternity is established, the court may award custody and parenting time. The parent with whom the child has resided for the greater part of the last six months will have legal custody, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
If logistically possible and appropriate, the court will order visitation by a grandparent.
To obtain an order of protection, a person must file a verified petition with a magistrate, justice of the peace, or superior court judge.
Arizona law provides that a spousal maintenance order, “shall be in an amount and for a period of time as the court deems just”.
In the case of divorce or legal separation, one parent typically will be required to pay child support to the other.
The court, in determining the best interests of the child in a custody proceeding, is required by law to consider all relevant factors: The wishes of the parents, the wishes of the child…
When an adoption order is entered, the relationship of parent and child is established between the adoptive parent and the adopted child.
The general rule is that either spouse may contract debts and otherwise act for the benefit of the community.
In order for the court to acquire jurisdiction over a marriage, at least one spouse must have been a resident of Arizona for 90 days immediately prior to the filing of the action.
Beneficial Ownership Reporting (BOI) requirements are back in effect, with a new deadline of March 21, 2025 for most companies. If you have questions, please refer to FinCEN’s website on BOI.
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