An Honest And Smart Approach To Family Law
Mediation is increasingly common in divorce. Some Arizona courts frequently refer divorcing couples to mediation, and many couples choose mediation on their own. Indeed, some studies have found that as many as 93% of divorces now try some form of alternative dispute...
If you are going through a divorce, especially if you have a high net worth or income (or your spouse does), you may be concerned about spousal maintenance, otherwise known as alimony. And, this can be because you are concerned about paying or concerned about...
Who may adopt in Arizona? Under Arizona law, there is no age requirement, there is no marriage requirement, and there is no preclusion regarding sexual orientation. Any Arizona resident may adopt so long as they are an adult who is capable of meeting the physical and...
Arizona law generally allows unmarried mothers and fathers to have custody or visitation rights. However, if a child's parents are not married, paternity must be established before granting a father parental rights to a child. In some cases, paternity will be...
A divorce in Arizona requires both people to divide their financial lives so that they can move forward as single people. Your final divorce settlement will specify your division of property and support payments, if applicable. A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst...
For Arizona parents who are moving on with their lives and becoming involved in a new romantic relationship after a divorce, there are inevitable concerns that must be addressed. Knowing how is imperative to make the process easier on the child. Parents should think...
Some Arizona residents who have remarried or married someone with children start to think about adopting their spouse's children if they develop a strong relationship with them. If this sounds like you, realize that you must follow specific steps to do so. Obtaining...
When divorcing spouses contemplate the financial costs of ending their Arizona marriages, they think about things like legal expenses and running a household on one income instead of two. What they often fail to consider are the hidden costs of divorce like obtaining...
When family law judges in Arizona issue child custody orders, they base their decisions on what they believe is in the best interests of the child. There was a time when mothers were awarded primary custody and fathers were granted visitation rights, but joint custody...
Suppose you are married to someone in Arizona who is considered a narcissist. In that case, you might experience various forms of emotional abuse, lies, cheating, and other actions that can make the marriage feel overwhelming. While making the decision to divorce...