Custodial interference occurs when a parent tries to disrupt the custody rights of the other parent.
Not exact matches
There are countless examples of
custodial interference, but here are some of the more common ways in which it may
occur:
For this reason, if a
custodial parent has demonstrated in the past a pattern of
interference with the relationship between the child and the non-
custodial parent, unless other facts dictate a difference holding, a court will frequently conclude that a substantial chance in circumstances justifying a change of custody has
occurred.
However, if an arrest
occurs or the
custodial interference took place outside of Arizona, the charge is a felony and punishment can result in several years of incarceration.