It can be difficult for a father to prove his right over his biological child. At the same time, it can also be a very happy time in the father's life.In the event that the child is born to two married people, or even during the course of a longstanding relationship,...
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Fathers’ Rights
Paternity is the first step in establishing fathers’ legal rights
When a child in Arizona is born to unmarried parents, or when the father of the child is in doubt, establishing the child's biological father becomes an important legal issue. One common reason why courts become involved is that a mother is seeking child support from...
How paternity is established under Arizona law
Most Arizonans believe that fathers play a crucial role in the lives of their children, even when they do not live with them. With that belief and to serve the best interests of children, the state long ago made establishing the paternity of children a priority. Once...
Policies followed in Arizona for responsible fatherhood
Arizona has a number of programs to promote responsible fatherhood. The idea is to make fathers more responsible and involved in their children's lives. The programs also aim at improving existing family relationships and enhancing the fathers' economic stability, as...
What are the rights of unmarried fathers in Arizona?
As many residents of Phoenix may agree, unmarried fathers have often faced difficulties when it comes to parenting a child, the reasons for which are many. However, in recent times, the evolution of fathers' rights has led to the demise of the "tender years" doctrine,...
How can you establish paternity in Arizona?
When a child is born in Arizona to two people who are not married, a complicated legal situation is created. While the child's legal mother is clear, it may be more difficult to determine the child's legal father. Paternity is important for the child so that the child...
Arizona fathers with domestic violence past face custody issues
Arizona fathers often have a lot to contend with when they go through the divorce process. Many times, they worry about property division and spousal support, but child custody can also play a significant role in the dissolution of their divorce. Since child custody...
What should be done if paternity is unknown or contested?
Knowing the identity of a child's biological father is important for both Arizona parents and children. There are situations, however, in which paternity is unknown. In these cases, a father might not be aware that he has children or a mother might not know who the...
We can help protect your rights as a father
Arizona couples can spend a lot of time trying to make their relationship work for the sake of their children. However, in some cases the relationship is just beyond repair and couples are just better off apart. When couples consider divorce, there can be a common...
Do Arizona fathers have the same custody rights as mothers?
Sometimes, divorcing parents get a lot of advice about what they can expect with regard to child custody. One bit of "helpful" advice a father may hear is that favor the mother and will generally award her custody. But is that really true? Are fathers' rights almost...