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Question: My husband wants custody of his three boys 12,10,8.He has joint legal custody with his ex-wife,butshe has primaryphysical custody but oldest wants to be with dad.She is abusive to the children and CPS are involved they said that they can't do anything about custody.My husband took one boy to sheriff after an incident but even though there was was a case opened and an ivestigation,when the report was sent to the district attourney's office they didn't continue to persue charges.She left a bruise on the boys face but since nothing was done about it what can I do if we can't afford an attourney?

Answer: For information on domestic violence and victim assistance click here: http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?sc=4&mc=1&articleid=73 In custody cases the judge makes custody decisions based on the best interests of the children. Changes in custody agreements are made only after the parents have formally requested a change and demonstrated that the change is best for the child. (A.R.S. §25-403) For more information about child custody and parenting time see the article http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?mc=1&sc=1&articleid=68.