lncrys
Platinum
Reged: 03/08/06
Posts: 1833
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
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I'm in Arizona and would love to hear from others who have experience with the AZ courts, CPS, and legal system.
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aznotcaldivorce
Platinum
Reged: 04/03/06
Posts: 440
Loc: Southwest
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I too am interested in Az rulings on spousal, child support, visitation and custody. My husband was physically abusive, even against the kids, but I get the impression the courts will still give him visitation. Also I want custody, which he will give, but I also want final decision power. What is that called?
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KGrow
Platinum
Reged: 01/27/06
Posts: 3109
Loc: Colorado
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Right to make parenting decisions unilaterally is called sole custody.
You are right, visitation cannot be denied to either parent. If you have documentation of abuse, you can convince the court to order that visitations be supervised to protect the child.
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bananas
New
Reged: 08/17/06
Posts: 5
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Not sure what you are interested in, but I have some experience with divorce and 50/50 shared custody. Just got divorced in 2005, so I have been there recently.
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justmejulia
Gold
Reged: 04/12/07
Posts: 186
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I have been divorced twice in AZ. Only once with a child. You have to know what you are doing and I learned the hard way. Go to the websites on AZ divorce and child custody laws and read, read, read!
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dwiding
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Reged: 05/31/07
Posts: 2
Loc: AZ
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I recommend specifying "sole legal" and "sole physical" custody if he will go for it. There are LOTS of resources if you can get thru the red tape. The AZ Dept of Economic Security has info on CPS, legal issues, custody, child support, health insurance and many others. Good luck. Stay strong and don't take chances with your babies! Play hard ball in the legal arena and set all of your emotions for him aside, both the positive and the negative.
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LoveChild
Platinum
Reged: 05/19/07
Posts: 269
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[quote]I recommend specifying "sole legal" and "sole physical" custody if he will go for it. There are LOTS of resources if you can get thru the red tape. The AZ Dept of Economic Security has info on CPS, legal issues, custody, child support, health insurance and many others. Good luck. Stay strong and don't take chances with your babies! Play hard ball in the legal arena and set all of your emotions for him aside, both the positive and the negative. [/quote]
How do you set all emotions aside? Like a Vulcan?
What if you have children?
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dwiding
New
Reged: 05/31/07
Posts: 2
Loc: AZ
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Yes, if that is what it takes, be like Spock! I have children. I have gone thru this. As hard as it is, you have to put your kids first, yourself second and him...well, further than LAST. Keep your emotions in check. It does not help to cry in front of him, nor does it help to be manic. Be strong...easier said than done, I know. Your emotions need tending, too, but the court system is not the place. As ugly as it is, get the business done and don't give him the benefit of sharing your feelings. He gave that right up. Stay strong!
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