Tempe Child Custody Lawyer
Are you going through divorce or legal separation? Do you have children with a partner whom you no longer want to be with? If so, it is important to speak with an experienced family law attorney who can help you understand your rights and obligations as a parent.
At my law firm, Sullivan Law Office, I provide men and women throughout Arizona with the focused, compassionate legal counsel they require when dealing with legal issues involving their children. My experiences have given me insight into what is meant by the "best interests of the child" standard the courts apply. I use this experience and knowledge to assist my clients. Call me, Tempe child custody attorney Dianne Sullivan, at 602-910-6142 or 866-591-6938 to learn more in your initial consultation.
Physical Custody
Arizona favors providing sole physical custody to one parent while providing the other parent with parenting time, previously known as visitation. Physical custody determines where the child will live. Parenting time determines the amount of time the noncustodial parent may spend with his or her child. The actual custody arrangement is based on numerous factors, including:
- Where the child goes to school
- Where the child goes to church
- The availability of the parents
- Any domestic violence concerns
I am here to provide guided legal counsel to parents who wish to ensure their time with their children is not cut short.
Legal Custody
The term "legal custody" is typically defined as a parent's right to make day-to-day and important life decisions for his or her children. While courts prefer to have legal custody shared equally, they will not hesitate to award sole legal custody to one parent in abuse situations or in situations where parents are unable to work together.
As your lawyer, I will fight hard to ensure that your legal rights and parental interests are fully advocated for in and out of court.
Other Custody Considerations
In addition to assisting parents in original custody hearings, I am available to assist other individuals in custody cases involving:
- Third-party visitation for grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives
- Paternity and other fathers' rights concerns
- Parent and child relocation and other modifications
Contact Me, a Phoenix Parenting Time Attorney, for Dedicated Representation
Regardless of where you are in Arizona, I am here to help you resolve your child custody and parenting time concerns. Contact me, family lawyer Dianne Sullivan, for more information.
