An Honest And Smart Approach To Family Law
Divorce is a life-altering experience for Arizona couples, no matter how well you take it. One of the biggest decisions you must make when getting divorced is which legal pathway to follow. Several options are available, and each has advantages and disadvantages....
Arizona couples facing divorce sometimes struggle to understand the challenges that their new realities entail. The initial shock and disappointment of a failed marriage and what that means for their future and their children’s future if they have kids weigh heavy on...
It’s certainly no secret that smoking is an unhealthy habit. While there are government regulations in place that require tobacco companies to be transparent about the ramifications of using their products, there are also legal precedents in place that impact child...
Divorce can be a challenging experience for Arizona couples, especially when children are in the picture. Co-parenting an adolescent after your divorce can be especially challenging, as teenagers are going through a phase of their lives where they seek more...
Leaving an abusive relationship is a difficult and often dangerous process. If you are in an abusive relationship in Arizona, it is important to recognize that you deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and that leaving is the first step towards a safer and...
Arizona law generally allows both parents to have relationships with their children after a divorce. However, there are many different ways in which a parenting plan may be structured. Nesting is one method that may work for families that are looking to minimize the...
Family law judges in Arizona weigh various factors when they determine how much noncustodial parents should pay each month to support their children. They consider the gross incomes of both parents, the custody arrangements in place and the child’s educational and...
Parental favoritism can have a variety of severe short- and long-term effects, like depression, poor performance, anxiety, instability and traumatic reactions in personal relationships for both the valued and devalued child. If you're in a situation where you have to...
Dissipation in Arizona refers to squandering or wasting marital assets before a divorce. This occurs when one spouse uses marital assets for their own benefit, or a purpose unrelated to the marriage, without the knowledge or consent of the other spouse. Dissipation of...
Even when children are involved, not all Arizona couples stay together. When a breakup occurs and the man wants custody of a child, paternity must be established. These are a few ways it works in this state. Why paternity must be established Establishing paternity is...