What does the Judge consider when determining Custody and Parenting Time?
Arizona has statutes (rules) A.R.S. 25-403 that have specific factors that the Judge follows when deciding the best interests of the children. There are other factors that may not be written in the statutes, but may be important. These factors include but are not limited to the following: The court shall determine custody, either originally or on petition for modification, in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including: • The wishes of the child’s parent or parents as to custody. • The wishes of the child as to the custodian. • The interaction and interrelationship of the child with the child’s parent or parents, the child’s siblings and any other person who may significantly affect the child’s best interest. • The child’s adjustment to home, school and community. • The mental and physical health of all individuals involved. • Which parent is more likely to allow the child frequent and meaningful continuing contact with the
Arizona has statutes (rules) A.R.S. 25-403 that have specific factors that the Judge follows when deciding the best interests of the children. There are other factors that may not be written in the statutes, but may be important. These factors include but are not limited to the following: The court shall determine custody, either originally or on petition for modification, in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including: • The wishes of the child’s parent or parents as to custody. • The wishes of the child as to the custodian. • The interaction and interrelationship of the child with the child’s parent or parents, the child’s siblings and any other person who may significantly affect the child’s best interest. • The child’s adjustment to home, school and community. • The mental and physical health of all individuals involved. • Which parent is more likely to allow the child frequent and meaningful continuing contact with the
