Child Custody: The Cause Of Divorce

Everyone knows what is being discussed when the word divorce comes up. Most even know that the phrase dissolution of marriage is a legal phrase used to replace the more common word. But not nearly as many are clear about the other phrases thrown around frequently during Arizona divorce proceedings.

Child Custody: The care, control, and maintenance of a child. A child custody determination means a judgment, decree, or other order of a court that provides for the legal custody, physical custody, or visitation with respect to a child.
Legal Decision Making: This is the phrase that has taken the place of the phrase “child custody” in Arizona courts.
Parenting Time: Another term for visitation. Arizona courts attempt to ensure that the child