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CHILD CUSTODY

What is "Custody"?

In Arizona we do not use the term "custody." Instead, "custody" is divided into legal decision making and parenting time. In Arizona, “custody” is divided into legal decision-making and parenting time to focus on what’s best for your child. Legal decision-making gives a parent the right and responsibility to make important choices about a child’s health, education, and overall well-being. Parenting time establishes a schedule for when your child spends time with each parent, helping maintain strong, meaningful relationships with both. At Morse Law Group, we guide families through these arrangements with care and clarity, ensuring your child’s needs are at the center of every decision.

Parenting Time

Parenting time refers to the time a child physically (or virutally) spends with a parent. It ensures children maintain meaningful relationships with both parents while providing structure and consistency in their daily lives. We can help you tailor parenting time schedules to fit your family’s needs, reflecting your children's best interests and taking into consideration driving times, exchange locations, work and school schedules, and any special circumstances.

There are a number of different parent plans families choose to adopt. Below are some different parenting time schedules for equal parenting time:

Week on/Week off - exchanges once a week

5-2-2-5 - One parent has the child for 5 days, then the other parent has 2 days, then the first parent again for 2 days, and finally the second parent for 5 days. For example"
- Parent A has the child on Monday and Tuesday ("2")
- Parent B has the child on Wednesday and Thursday ("2")
- The parents then alternate weekends ("5")

3-2-3
- One parent has the child for 3 days, then the other parent for 2 days, then back to the first parent for 3 days.

To discuss which parenting time schedule would work best for your family, call 602-277-6900 to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys.

Protecting Your Parental Rights And Building A Plan

Arizona courts recognize the importance of fostering a healthy child and fulfilling relationship between a parent and a child. Whether you are the father or mother, the days of losing touch with your children in the aftermath of a divorce because of an unfavorable judge’s ruling are the stuff of movies and legend. But, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t significant issues to be addressed during a divorce or paternity case and when deciding matters of child custody and parenting time.

At Morse Law Group in Phoenix, Arizona, our first and primary concern is to protect your parental rights and your relationship with your children. We can address the concerns you have regarding sole and joint custody. We will also help you build a reasonable and enforceable parenting plan that will address the questions you haven’t even thought of yet.

Building Plans Based On Your Situation And Our Experience

We have worked with countless divorce and family law clients, and helped people through the sometimes-contentious landscape of child custody disputes. Morse Law Group has experience as a litigator and a strong ability to negotiate on your behalf. We can help you create a workable custody and parenting plan or, if necessary, advocate for your proposed parenting plan in court.

We will make sure that your big concerns about your child’s upbringing, such as education, medical care and religious matters, are respected. But, we will also help you build the long-term plans that will meet the day-to-day needs of raising a child. We help you answer questions you might not have thought to ask:

Where will the child spend the holidays?
Who will be responsible for picking him or her up from school when sick?
Who will be in charge of extracurricular activities?
How will vacations be handled?
Who makes the decisions or becomes the first point of contact in a sudden emergency?

We help you work with the other parent to develop a Parenting Plan that is realistic, enforceable and reasonable.

Take your next step today.

Navigating issues regarding your children can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Morse Law Group, we provide compassionate, practical guidance to help you understand your rights, explore your options, and make informed decisions that protect the best interests of your children. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward clarity, confidence, and peace of mind for your family.

Contact us today by completing the form or calling 602-277-6900. Together, we’ll create a plan that addresses your concerns and supports the best interests of your family.