{"id":371501,"date":"2016-03-31T21:34:24","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/arizona-law\/arizona-child-custody-overview.html"},"modified":"2024-05-06T20:31:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T01:31:02","slug":"arizona-child-custody-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/arizona-law\/arizona-child-custody-overview.html","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Child Custody: Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Arizona Child Custody: Overview<\/h1>\n
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\n By Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by John Mascolo, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Are you a parent navigating an Arizona court case about a child custody<\/a> dispute? If so, understanding how to advocate for your rights while prioritizing the well-being of your child is crucial.<\/p>\r\n

This article explains some important child custody terms and various child custody arrangements applicable in the state of Arizona. Read on to learn more about the basics of Arizona child custody law.<\/p>\r\n

Relevant Arizona Statutes<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

In Arizona, child custody matters are primarily governed by Title 25 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S). In Arizona, custody may be described as legal decision-making. Visitation may be referred to as parenting time.<\/p>\r\n

At A.R.S. Section 25-403<\/a>, the law emphasizes the importance of determining custody arrangements based on the best interests of the child. The court considers factors such as:<\/p>\r\n