Obtaining Temporary Custody Orders With Canterbury Law Group

PHOENIX - Nov. 30, 2015 - PRLog -- Even the easiest of divorces can take months to complete because of the complexities involved including marital property, debt and children. In Arizona, spouses who are going through the divorce or legal separation process can request a temporary order of custody while waiting for their final arrangements. Canterbury Law Group, a legal team well versed in Family Law including divorce, often helps clients obtain and navigate temporary custody orders.

With a temporary order of custody, spouses and children may have more structure and stability during this time of transition. Often, a temporary order eventually becomes the permanent arrangement, should both parties agree to its terms or should the judge impose same.

A temporary order of custody can include just about anything that a normal court order would cover. This includes:

Financial arrangements and responsibilities, e.g. mortgages and car payments

Spousal maintenance, if necessary

Parenting time and legal decision-making rights

Residence of spouses and children

The exact terms of the court order will depend on the situation of the spouses and children. The temporary order of custody is there to make the divorce or separation process easier, and anything that needs to be addressed can be discussed.

There are general ground rules and guidelines laid out by the preliminary injunction that's filed with the initial petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The injunction prevents either spouse from taking actions that would negatively affect the divorce and its proceedings such as selling, giving away or hiding community property and taking children out of state without prior mutual consent.

Divorce can be an extremely difficult journey for all involved. If you are considering divorce or you were recently served with a divorce petition, it is crucial to immediately consult with an attorney to assess and protect your legal rights.  Canterbury Law Group strongly advises clients to spend the time to formally prepare for divorce weeks or months in advance of your formal commencement of the case.

About Canterbury Law Group

Canterbury Law Group, formerly Edwards & Cherney LLP, was founded in Phoenix, Arizona with dedication to providing sound legal advice. The legal team's attention, experience and sophistication allows for innovative client resolutions on time and ideally under budget. For more information, visit http://www.canterburylawgroup.com or call 480-240-0040.