Child Custody & Parenting Time

Maricopa County Child Custody and Paternity Lawyers

Child custody matters are resolved with the best interest of the children in mind at Donaldson Stuart, P.C. in Chandler, Arizona. We will aggressively represent you in court if that becomes necessary, but we believe that cooperation is the best route to a resolution, not litigation.

We understand that you want to maintain control over decisions that will affect you and your children. We also know that you want to protect your children from lengthy court battles. Mediation is a cooperative alternative to court proceedings and allows both parents to make decisions regarding the children in a collaborative atmosphere.

Best Interests of Your Child in Child Custody Cases

Child custody involves making decisions for your child relating to medical care, schooling and other important aspects of their lives. Parenting time involves the time-sharing schedule, including weekday and weekend visitation, holidays and vacations. There are no presumptions favoring one parent over the other with regard to gender. The courts will focus only the best interests of the child. At Donaldson Stuart, P.C., we will assist you in fighting for the best interests of your children.

Mediation in Child Custody

Mediation is key to a successful outcome when going through a divorce or negotiating child custody and parenting time. Our dedication to our clients at Donaldson Stuart, P.C., means that we will litigate after other options have been exhausted, but we will make every effort to resolve the case before litigation becomes necessary.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced child custody attorney regarding legal custody, parenting time or paternity issues, please contact us.