Prescott Child Custody Lawyers
Your time with your kids is worth fighting for.
In Arizona, custody is called legal decision-making and parenting time: who makes major decisions for your children and when they’re with each parent. We help Prescott parents build plans that work and protect them in court.
Talk to a Prescott divorce lawyer today(303) 990-5308Confidential, no-obligation call. Can’t talk right now? Request a call back.
- Parenting plans built around your kids’ needs
- Legal decision-making for school, health, and religion
- Modifications when life changes
Prescott office: 138 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301. Meetings in person, by phone, or by video.
Rather we call you?
Two quick steps and our Prescott team calls you back. Everything you share stays confidential.
Your spouse is never contacted on your behalf without your OK.
How custody works in Arizona
Arizona courts decide legal decision-making and parenting time based on the best interests of the child. State policy favors both parents having substantial, meaningful time when it’s safe.
Parenting time
Weekday and weekend schedules, holidays, summers, and exchanges that fit your family.
Legal decision-making
Who decides on education, medical care, and religion, jointly or by one parent.
Relocation
Moving out of state or more than 100 miles away with your children, or stopping a move.
Modifications
Changing an existing order when schedules, safety, or needs change.
Unmarried parents
Paternity, legal decision-making, and parenting time when you were never married.
Child’s safety
Supervised parenting time and emergency motions when there are safety concerns.
Have a question about your situation? Call (303) 990-5308 and talk it through with our Prescott team.
What happens after you reach out
You call us
A member of our intake team picks up, listens to what’s going on, and answers your first questions. Or request a call back and we’ll reach out.
You meet your attorney
Sit down with a family law attorney at our Prescott office on Grove Ave, or by phone or video. You’ll get your options and costs laid out plainly.
We build your plan
Clear next steps for custody, support, and property, and a team that stays with you through Yavapai County Superior Court and beyond.
From people who’ve been where you are
“My attorney, Jennifer Scott, was amazing. So empathetic and encouraging during one of the most difficult times in my life.”Kat S. · Family law client
“Miguel stepped in to help me during a difficult time. He was great at explaining my options and how they translate into the law.”Meagan K. · Family law client
“Kyla was amazing! She knows what she is doing. I’d recommend her to anyone who needs a good lawyer.”Danita D. · Family law client
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This moment doesn’t define you. The next ones will.
Hear from our attorneys about what a divorce really involves, how long it takes, and how to protect what matters most while it’s happening.
Other ways we help Prescott families
Divorce rarely involves just one issue. Explore the rest of what we handle.
High-asset divorce
When there’s a business, investments, or real estate on the table, the details decide the outcome.
Learn moreMilitary divorce
Deployments, military pensions, and federal benefits make a service member’s divorce different from a civilian one.
Learn moreAggressive & high-conflict divorce
Some divorces don’t settle on reasonable terms.
Learn moreProperty & asset division
The house, the retirement accounts, the debt.
Learn moreAlimony & spousal support
Arizona calls alimony spousal maintenance.
Learn moreChild support
Arizona sets child support with a formula, but the inputs are where cases are won and lost.
Learn moreNot sure which one fits? Call (303) 990-5308 and we’ll help you figure out the first move.
Serving Yavapai County
From our Prescott office on Grove Ave, we represent clients in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and Sedona, with cases in Yavapai County and surrounding northern Arizona counties.
138 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
Meetings in person, by phone, or by video
(303) 990-5308
Custody & parenting time questions
Every case is different. These are the questions Prescott clients ask most in the first call.
Does Arizona favor mothers in custody cases?
No. Arizona law doesn’t favor either parent based on gender. Courts focus on the best interests of the child.
At what age can my child choose where to live?
There’s no set age. The court may consider a child’s wishes if they’re mature enough, but it’s one factor among many.
Can I move out of Arizona with my kids?
When both parents live in Arizona, a parent planning to move the children out of state or more than 100 miles away generally must give 45 days’ written notice. Talk to us before you make plans to move.
Can a custody order be changed later?
Yes, but usually not within one year of the last order unless a child may be in danger. After that, changes depend on the child’s best interests.