Can a father file for custody and child support if the children live in another state with the mother?
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Can a father file for custody and child support if the children live in another state with the mother?
Asked on October 28, 2012 under Family Law, Arizona
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Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Certainly the father can file seeking custody and child support. Â The question is whether either will be granted. Â Generally, a judge is hard-pressed to remove children from their mother, but if she is abusing them, for example, a judge may do so. Â In Arizona, it generally comes down to what is in the children's best interest.
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