An Honest And Smart Approach To Family Law
When you're getting ready to marry the person you love, the last thing you want to think about is that you may one day divorce. Perhaps you think that will never happen to you and your love. And maybe it won't, but more than 1 million Americans get divorced every...
Parental substance abuse can play a key role in your child custody case, as it can be a catalyst for one party to seek modification of an existing child custody arrangement. But if you’re going to try to do that, then you need to be able to present compelling...
At the end of the day, no one can predict with absolute certainty how an Arizona judge is going to decide a divorce or family law case. When things do not go the way one wants, it can really interfere with a Phoenix resident’s life. They might not be able to see their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It can be difficult when you're in a situation where you need to end your marriage, but your spouse isn't on the same page. You may feel stuck in limbo, not knowing what your next steps should be. Thankfully, no matter what your spouse's position is, you still have...
Unless there are legitimate safety concerns, it is typically in your children's interests to maintain a relationship with both parents. Shared custody is an effective way of maintaining this relationship. According to the Mayo Clinic, the developmental stage that your...
Blended families are becoming increasingly common in Arizona. It is also becoming increasingly common for stepparents to legally adopt their stepchildren. Often, the biological parent is not involved in their child's life; they may not even be providing child support....