"Custodial interference" refers to a situation where someone unlawfully takes, withholds, or hides a child from their legal guardian or parent who has custody rights. It basically means interfering or getting in the way of the custody arrangement agreed upon by the court.
Full definition
The severity of the penalty
for custodial interference in Arizona depends on who took the child, whether the child was returned prior to an arrest and whether the interference took place within or outside the state (child held outside of state).
It is important to note that individuals who are not the parents of a child may also be charged
with custodial interference, such as a friend or family member acting on behalf of the other parent.
Even if you do not have an existing court order that restricts or allows another party (parent, grandparent, etc.) the right to visitation with the child, you still need to be aware of
custodial interference laws if you plan to move out of state.
Custodial interference by a parent is one of the major problems that may arise after divorce or breakup, or in some non-divorce situations involving children.
On this day of the year, we stand up for Children's Rights to an equal relationship with both parents and to end the psychological abuse
from custodial interference and hostile aggressive parenting.
A conviction
for custodial interference (parental abduction) in the first or second degree is a substantial change of circumstance by definition.
Custodial interference laws make it a crime to attempt to hide a child from another parent, even when no parenting plan has been formed.
Brenard Carr, wanted in an attempted kidnapping near a church in Miami's Liberty City neighborhood, was arrested Monday night on a charge
of custodial interference.
There are countless examples of
custodial interference, but here are some of the more common ways in which it may occur:
Isiah Worth, 19, and Abigail Wagner, 18, both of Triangle, have been charged with the felony of
Custodial Interference.
Before the Hague Convention, which was signed in 1980 and put into force in 1983, parental kidnapping was a poorly defined concept, with authorities referring to it variously as «legal kidnapping» and «
custodial interference.»
She claims that the intent of the uniform law is to enforce child support duties without regard to
custodial interference.
Custodial interference can constitute contempt of court and is a crime in its own right in several states.
Courts typically retain the residential schedule established by the parenting plan unless the modification is agreed upon by the parents, child's residence has already been changed by parental agreement, child's current environment is detrimental to his physical, mental or emotional health, or the nonmoving parent has been found in contempt of court at least two times in the last three years for failure to comply with the parenting plan or been convicted of
custodial interference.
In Arizona, denying a parent legal access without justification is known as «
custodial interference» and can result in fines and imprisonment.
This sort of behavior is known as «
custodial interference.»
The story of 10 - year - old Valor also sheds light on the consequences of
custodial interference.
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.
Arizona law provides specific defenses to a charge of
custodial interference.
This is known as «
custodial interference» and it is a crime if the violator either knew or should have known that he had no right to deny the other parent access.
If the parent reasonably believes the child would be in danger of immediate harm if left with the other parent and files a petition for custody in a reasonable amount of time after removing the child, this is also defense to
a custodial interference charge.
Custody scheduling, parenting time,
custodial interference — all of these are hot button areas that lead to significant upset.
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Custodial Interference / Hostile Aggressive Parenting.
This is especially likely if the non-custodial parent has a history of
custodial interference, child abuse or only has supervised visitation.
If either parent reneges on the agreement and attempts to keep the child outside of her or his court - ordered custodial time, this is
custodial interference.
In cases where custodial rights are interrupted and there is no imminent danger, compelling reason, or previous agreement, the court will consider this to be
custodial interference and can take action.
Custodial interference is an attempt by one parent to disrupt the custody rights of the other.