Disputes involving children require careful legal guidance and a structured approach. The Law Office of Lenore Tsakanikas represents parents in matters involving legal decision-making authority and parenting time throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Arizona law refers to “custody” as legal decision-making. This includes authority over major decisions involving education, medical care, and religious upbringing. Courts evaluate the best interests of the child when determining whether decision-making authority will be joint or sole.
Courts consider multiple statutory factors when evaluating the best interests of a child. Preparation, documentation, and strategic presentation are critical in contested matters. Early guidance can help structure a case in a way that protects parental rights while maintaining focus on long-term stability.