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Family Court Authority to Modify Orders of Protection in Arizona Divorce and Child Custody
TL;DR Arizona family court can modify protective orders if they conflict with parenting time. Modifications are allowed only if parenting time won’t endanger the child’s well-being. Protective orders can’t address custody or parenting time in divorce cases. Family court determines if parenting time risks emotional harm to the child. Violating protective order terms may…
Domestic Violence Basis for Modifying Rule 69 Agreement on Arizona Custody
Rule 69 agreement for joint legal decision-making and parenting time was approved and adopted by the court in this Arizona divorce. Once adopted, Rule 69 agreements are binding and must be included in the final decree. Specific findings of substantial domestic violence acts occurring after the agreement was adopted but before the decree is…
Order of Protection
Family law cases, especially divorce and child custody cases, can be extremely emotional. Consequently, they often create a very turbulent time for the parties and their children. Everyone’s reactions to the distress of divorce differ, but most people experience some feelings of anger, frustration, anxiety, sadness, grief, and mild depression. Sometimes it may take…