Does the mother always get full custody of the children? What are the factors taken into consideration in determining child custody?
No. Under Arizona law either party has an equal chance at custody. The court will determine custody in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court will consider all relevant factors which are listed in (A.R.S. 25-332). • What is community property? All property acquired by either husband or wife during the marriage, except that which is acquired by gift, devise or descent, is the community property of the husband and wife (A.R.S.25-211). • What is an uncontested divorce? It is an action for divorce where both parties agree to the contents of the Petition for Dissolution and/or the Respondent does not file a response to the Petition. • Am I entitled to the payment of spousal maintenance (alimony) from my spouse? There are many factors which the Court takes into consideration when determining the award of alimony. It is impossible to discuss all of these factors here. A detailed list can be found at A.R.S. 25-319. • What are the grounds to obtain a divorce? Arizona is a no
