Are There Certain Situations Where the Court Would Not Grant 50/50 Custody? Although Arizona law prefers a 50/50 parenting plan as the default option, some circumstances can prompt the court to pursue an alternative arrangement. As always, the child's best interest is the overarching concern.
As in all Arizona custody matters, the family court judge is guided by what is in the best interests of the child. When the primary residential parent decides to move away, the remaining parent is entitled to 60 days' notice before the child may be relocated out-of-state or over 100 miles in-state.
Arizona law states that the child must be “of suitable age and maturity,” but it doesn't specify a particular age (ARS 25-403). In that sense, a child cannot outright refuse visitation with a parent until the child turns 18.
Reasonable parenting time means, time spent with a child that is average for most cases . Although the term has sometimes been used in parenting plans and even in court orders , parenting time decisions depend on the circumstances of each family, considering the age and development of the child.
To change parenting time and child support, you must convince the judge through appropriate evidence, that the best interests of the minor child(ren) requires the change. The judge usually will not make a change unless you can show that there is a substantial and continuing change of circumstances.
To obtain copies of City Court records, complete the records request form on the web(PDF, 556KB) or Tucson City Court - 103 E Alameda. Processing time - Copies of records are completed in the order they are received.
How do I get an ATLAS number? You may call Family Support Services at (602) 37-CLERK, or (602) 372-5375.
Superior Court System - Pima County Superior Court -Quick Court has do-it-yourself forms to file for child support. For more information about Quick Court in Pima County, you should contact Pima County Superior Court, 110 W. Congress, Tucson, Arizona 85701 at (520) 740-3201.
You may call Family Support Service s at (602) 37-CLERK, or (602) 372-5375 or you can call the automated number at (602) 506-1900 to check the last payment (you will need your ATLAS number and zip code).