This is a question for single fathers who have sole custody? Do you feel there is a double standard when it comes to child support in this state? From what I see you have to almost beg to get a child support order. From what I have found out when the courts are awarding child support for men paying they often base it on what they can earn. When women are ordered to pay they base it off of what they are earning. so no job they never have to pay. Where a man they would base the child support on at least minimum wage. Has anyone else seen this?

Interesting, I am going through it right now. I'm looking to get joint custody with me as residential and it's pretty much in the bag but I wanted to know if you have a lawyer (or used one) that you really like.
As I say mine is not a difficult case to win (I don't think) but I can't have in incompetent lawyer screwing things up, so far I've had three that have done exactly that. Always on the look out for a good one.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Ben.

Well do you 2 agree on everything? If so no attorney is even needed. Self service center at the court house has all the paperwork you will need. I used John Bednarz. here is the website http://www.johnbednarzpc.com/ He did a good job and is very competent. The main question you need to ask yourself is why you deserve to have any custodial rights? This is the question that the court is concerned with. They are mainly concerned with the physical welfare of the child. Psychological impact is a lesser things and only a consideration as more of a tie breaker when all things are equal. Also remember that Arizona is a women's state. Women who are competent and doing what they should do almost always favor better in the court room. For a man to get what they want it takes hard evidence. Whereas a women only takes suspicion or allegations. For example if she alleges you abuse the child that is taken at its word whereas you would have to document evidence of the abuse and have it submitted.
Your testimony is worthless because that is a he said she said. Photos, reliable 3rd party statements, or any other physical evidence. Not knowing your goals or the situations I can not really tell you which way to go. I can only tell you what I have experienced. Best advice is talk to an attorney. most provide a free consultation. the attorney i used does provide a consultation. any more questions just email me.