Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Unless there are court orders to the contrary, a parent's rights are always superior to a non-parent's rights, regardless of whether child support is being paid. Legal guardianship by a third-party is something that must be granted by a court, and this generally is not done if there is a parent able and willing to care for the child.

No, it does not. There are recent Arizona cases which do indicate that a step-parent can seek visitation or custody rights upon divorce from the Father. BUT, during the marriage, you remain a step-parent.

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