An Honest And Smart Approach To Family Law
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....
If you are a divorced or separated parent, co-parenting is likely a new concept for you. It can be a difficult process, but it is also very important for the well-being of your child. In order to make co-parenting work, you need to plan, communicate and be flexible....
Premarital agreements protect separate interests from going to your future spouse if you divorce. However, as time passes during the marriage, you and your significant other may reconsider the parameters of that contract. If you both believe that your prenuptial...
If you are going through a divorce or child custody dispute, it is advisable to explore all your legal options. After all, your situation's outcome may turn on a specific provision of state law. While there may be nothing inherently wrong with searching for general...
The divorce rate in the United States about 50%, and many people go on to remarry, so the chances of being involved in a blended family in Arizona are high. If your spouse already has a child from a previous marriage and you are considering adopting the child, here's...
A dangerous pattern of parental alienation begins when one spouse starts to manipulate a child to turn against the other spouse. When such behavior is evident, it can have real implications for your pending divorce. Toxic parental alienation is particularly relevant...
As a parent, you always want what is best for your child. Unfortunately, divorce will not do them many favors. Of course, it is important to do what is best for you as well, and staying in an unhappy or unsafe marriage will often do more harm than good for your child...
Increasing numbers of children in Arizona are born to unmarried parents each year, which creates unique legal challenges for unmarried fathers. Often, the rights and privileges associated with unmarried fatherhood are unclear or poorly understood. Arizona law sets...