{"id":13849,"date":"2025-09-22T20:49:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/?p=13849"},"modified":"2025-09-22T20:53:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:53:15","slug":"how-does-a-divorce-work-with-a-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/how-does-a-divorce-work-with-a-child\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does A Divorce Work with A Child?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Determining a child custody arrangement during a divorce is no simple task. Child custody determinations are governed by state law, largely.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/how-does-a-divorce-work-with-a-child\/#Parental_Responsibility_After_Divorce\" >Parental Responsibility After Divorce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/how-does-a-divorce-work-with-a-child\/#Determining_Child_Custody_After_A_Divorce\" >Determining Child Custody After A Divorce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/how-does-a-divorce-work-with-a-child\/#Litigated_Vs_Collaborative_Divorce_With_A_Child\" >Litigated Vs Collaborative Divorce With A Child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/how-does-a-divorce-work-with-a-child\/#Attorney_Arizona\" >Attorney Arizona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parental_Responsibility_After_Divorce\"><\/span>Parental Responsibility After Divorce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you share a child with your partner, you will generally share responsibility for that child in some fashion following a divorce. The court may ultimately have to make decisions for you if you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement on the custody situation.<\/p>\n<p>Parents who share joint legal decision-making authority have to discuss and agree on important matters like educational, medical, and religious education for their children. Typically, parents are expected to make these determinations together.<\/p>\n<p>Parents are also expected to share time and day-to-day responsibility for their children following any sort of separation. Oftentimes, parents share time equally, choosing a schedule that is age-appropriate and logistically feasible for all involved parties. In other cases, parents share time unequally, with one parent&#8217;s home deemed the primary residence of the child. Sharing parenting time can also include holidays, vacations, school breaks, and any other events\/activities related to the child.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Determining_Child_Custody_After_A_Divorce\"><\/span>Determining Child Custody After A Divorce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parents who end up divorcing peacefully can decide between themselves how they&#8217;d like to share parenting time and decision making for their children. Some parents will choose to work with a third-party mediator to facilitate these tough conversations. If the parties fail to reach a mutual agreement, then the case may go to trial. This is where a judge will decide custody arrangements and parenting time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Litigated_Vs_Collaborative_Divorce_With_A_Child\"><\/span>Litigated Vs Collaborative Divorce With A Child<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Collaborative divorce is known as a more peaceful process than the traditional divorce litigation. Litigation involves &#8220;fighting to win,&#8221; which means strategies to portray the other parent in a negative light may be implemented. By trying to gain an advantage in court, parents will often damage or even destroy the possibility of maintaining an amicable co-parenting relationship in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Conflict only breeds more conflict, and parents who rely on the court to settle their disputes will oftentimes find themselves back in court when a similar circumstance arises down the line.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborative divorce uses a solution-focused approach to resolve disputes rather than address conflicts in court. This process can save significant amounts of time and money, and it gives the parties the opportunity to receive the best outcome possible. Collaborative divorce can help you avoid the stress and unpredictability of litigation. It is generally a more peaceful option for both spouses during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attorney_Arizona\"><\/span>Attorney Arizona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d13295.289322404855!2d-111.972881!3d33.583962!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xa02db9a3ce093e9d!2sOgborne%20Law%20PLC!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1575490314048!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"100%\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing better than the peace of mind you will\u00a0have knowing you\u2019ve protected your family at a time when they need it most. Let us help. <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/schedule-a-consultation\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/schedule-a-consultation\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/contact\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> Ogborne Law, PLC of Arizona today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Determining a child custody arrangement during a divorce is no simple task. Child custody determinations are governed by state law, largely. Parental Responsibility After Divorce If you share a child with your partner, you will generally share responsibility for that child in some fashion following a divorce. 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