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Arizona Family Law Attorney Helps Clients with Juvenile Dependency Proceedings in Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ

At the Law Office of Karen A. Schoenau, we help siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other family members through private dependency proceedings in Scottsdale. Through a juvenile private dependency proceeding, an individual, usually a family member of the minor child, seeks the assistance of Child Court to determine if a child needs a proper parental figure. Our juvenile dependency lawyer in Scottsdale is prepared to guide you through the process.

A child may need a dependency if:

  • There is no parent or guardian.
  • There is no parent or guardian willing or capable of exercising care and control over the child.
  • The child is not being provided with the necessities of life, including adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.
  • The child’s home is unfit by reason of abuse, neglect, cruelty, or depravity by a parent, a guardian, or any other person having custody or care of the child.

If any of the above conditions exist the child will generally become of a ward of the state unless there is a family member willing to become their guardian.

Finding the Solutions That Work for Your Family in an Arizona Custody Matter

When you are facing a matter under Arizona family and custody law, the solutions that work for others may not work best for you. That’s why we perform in-depth analysis on each Scottsdale juvenile dependency case we handle. We make sure that the strategies we use are specifically designed to get you the best possible results. Whether it is through an in loco parentis proceeding, a guardianship, or a dependency, we want to protect your family.

Talk to Our Scottsdale Juvenile Dependency Attorney Today

Talk to our experienced Arizona family lawyer regarding dependency proceedings. Get real answers that apply to your situation. Contact us at (480) 209-1918.

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