Category: Child Custody

Learn how child custody works in Arizona, with expert guidance on legal decision-making, parenting time, and protecting your child’s best interests throughout your family law case.

Hernandez Family Law | Relocation Cases in Arizona: Can a Parent Move Away With the Child?

Relocation Cases in Arizona: Can a Parent Move Away With the Child?

After a divorce or custody case, life circumstances sometimes change. A parent may receive a job opportunity in another city, want to move closer to family, remarry, or simply believe relocating would provide a better life for their child. However, when parents share...
Hernandez Family Law | Emergency Child Custody Orders in Arizona: When Can You File?

Emergency Child Custody Orders in Arizona: When Can You File?

When a child’s safety, stability, or emotional well-being is at immediate risk, waiting weeks or months for a standard custody hearing may not be an option. In Arizona, parents can request an emergency child custody order when urgent circumstances require immediate...
Hernandez Family Law | 10 Critical Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid in Arizona

10 Critical Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid in Arizona

When you’re facing a child custody case in Arizona, every decision you make matters. The reality is that many parents lose valuable parenting time—not because they don’t love their children—but because they unknowingly make mistakes that hurt their case in court. If...
Hernandez Family Law | Guide to Protecting Your Rights as a Father in Divorce in Arizona

Guide to Protecting Your Rights as a Father in Divorce in Arizona

If you’re a father going through a divorce in Arizona, one question is likely at the top of your mind: what are my rights as a father—and how do I protect them? The truth is, many fathers start this process feeling uncertain about custody, parenting time, child...
Hernandez Family Law | What to Do If Your Ex Violates a Custody or Support Order in Arizona

What to Do If Your Ex Violates a Custody or Support Order in Arizona

When a custody or support order is put in place, it is legally binding. These orders are designed to create stability for children and clarity for both parents. Unfortunately, not every parent follows the court’s orders. If your ex is violating a custody agreement or...
Hernandez Family Law | Custody for Fathers in Arizona: What Are Your Legal Rights?

Custody for Fathers in Arizona: What Are Your Legal Rights?

If you are a father going through a divorce or separation in Arizona, one of your biggest concerns is likely your relationship with your children. Many fathers worry that the legal system favors mothers—but the reality is that Arizona law does not give preference to...
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