Dui And Child Custody

Summary

In Arizona, both parents generally have equal rights unless a court order states otherwise. If theres no custody order, you may need to file for one to legally determine custody. Contacting the police may not resolve custody issues without a court order. If you believe your child is in immediate danger, consider filing an emergency custody order for temporary custody until a full hearing. Consulting with a local attorney is advisable to assess your specific situation.

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I was recently involved in a DUI charge I do not have the status on whether or not I got indicted yet my daughter was not in the car with me at the time and I served sometime in jail when I got out of jail the father of my daughter refuse to give our daughter back to me and will only agree to allowing me to visit her and I am wondering if I should allow him to keep her or can I call the cops and get her back I do not know what's her best interest
Hey ****! Sorry to hear you're going through this. Here's some general information:
- In Arizona, both parents typically have equal rights unless a court order states otherwise.
- If there's no custody order, you might need to file for one to legally determine custody.
- Contacting the police may not resolve custody issues without a court order.
Would you like guidance on starting the custody process, or do you want to be connected with local lawyers to assist further?
I have already started a family law case so do I need to file a emergency order because we have not gone to court yet
In Arizona, if you believe your child is in immediate danger or there's an urgent situation, you might consider filing an emergency custody order. This can provide temporary custody until a full hearing. It’s often best to consult with a local attorney to assess the specifics of your situation. Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can assist further?