Michael and Casey Attorneys at Law

04/01/2022

When Will A Guardian Be Appointed For A Child Under Arizona Law?

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Under Arizona law, generally, you only have two types of guardianship: temporary and permanent.

03/21/2022

What Is A Guardian Ad Litem? When Would A Guardian Ad Litem Be Appointed?

In Arizona, a guardian ad litem is an attorney who is appointed by the court to look out for the best interest of a child. It is a very unique appointment. The best interest of a child is also a very interesting factor. The best interest doesn’t mean it’s what the child wants, but what the guardian ad litem believes is best.

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03/15/2022

What Steps Should Someone Take To Involuntarily Terminate Someone’s Parental Rights?

If someone would like to involuntarily terminate a parent’s rights, they would have to file a petition with the court. They would have to undertake efforts to notify the parents whose rights are being terminated about the hearings. Then, the hearing would take place in court. Those are the two big steps in an involuntary termination.

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03/08/2022

How Does Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights Occur In Arizona?

Involuntary termination of parental rights can occur if there is abandonment, neglect, abuse, crime, incarceration, and the inability to discharge parental responsibilities due to mental illness, deficiency, or drugs. The Department of Child Safety can also prompt an involuntary termination of parental rights. If there’s a previous termination or the child has been out of home for a time, that can be grounds for involuntary termination. The only real voluntary ground is the act of relinquishing parental rights. Learn here:

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02/28/2022

What Does Termination Of Parental Rights Mean In Arizona?

In Arizona, termination of parental rights means that the parent-child relationship is terminated or severed. While no one can ever stop someone from being a biological mother or father, if someone’s rights are severed, they have no legal custody, parenting rights, and reciprocal rights in the eyes of the law. In terms of reciprocal rights, the child’s rights to the parent are gone as well. Termination of parental rights makes the parent a stranger in the eyes of a child under the law. The rights of a parent are completely stripped when their parental rights are terminated. Learn here:

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02/23/2022

What is a Dependency?

In Arizona, a dependency is when a child is in need of intervention because the parents or guardians either cannot take care of them, or place them at risk. In other words, it is someone saying a parent or guardian is unfit or unable to care for their child. If you or someone you love finds themselves in this situation, it is essential to contact a qualified Dependency Lawyer immediately. Learn here:

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02/17/2022

Common Reasons A Stepparent May Not Be Able To Complete An Adoption – Watch here:

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02/08/2022

How Parental Rights Are Affected By Placing A Child For Adoption – Watch here:

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yourazlawyer.com/ Michael and Casey Attorneys at Law 2910 N 7th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85013 United States (623) 666-5771 When a child is placed for adoption, the…

01/31/2022

Situations In Which Parents May Terminate Their Parental Rights – Watch here:

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01/24/2022

How Voluntary Termination Of Parental Rights Occurs In Arizona – Watch here:

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01/18/2022

The Grounds For Termination Of Parental Rights In Arizona – Watch here:

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01/10/2022

Child Custody – Visitation and child custody are often the immediate concerns of family members. Whether the family members has concerns due to internal family matters or DCS involvement, it is important to try and be as clear headed as possible during these times, as they are often the most emotionally difficult. When the court is determining the child custody and visitation arrangements, it strives to reach a finding in “the best interests of the child.” Best interests gives the court wide discretion. Often, the court’s decision will be based on consideration of the wishes of the parents, the wishes of the minor child, and the child’s relationship with each of their parents, their siblings. Also, an experienced judge will always consider the emotional and physical well-being of the child. Learn here:

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