What is domestic violence? The state of Arizona in a resource booklet on Protective Orders shares the definition as, "A person who uses threats, harasses, molests, stalks, attacks, batters or strikes an intimate partner, family members, or his or her children is...
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Child Support in Arizona
What is Child Support? In simple terms, child support is financial assistance paid or received by one or both of the parents for the custodial expenses and care for the child(ren). For a more detailed answer we will refer to: A.R.S. § 25-320(A): "In a proceeding for...
Custodial Interference
Custodial interference can simply be annoying to downright criminal and dangerous. This article will share with you some of the examples of custodial interference as well as the legal statues. What is custodial interference? A.R.S. § 13-1302 (A) states: A. A person...
Grandparent Rights in Arizona
There are a few reasons for grandparents to seek visitation or custodial rights over grandchildren. In this article we will focus on two main areas pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 25-409 regarding third party rights. These two areas will be "visitation rights" and...
Military Divorce in Arizona
Thank You for Your Service First and foremost Duenas Eden Law, PLC would like to thank all military veterans and their families for their incredible sacrifice and service to protect our freedom. In general the military creates a significant dynamic for its members...
Orders of Protection and What do they Do?
Why would you Need a Protective Order? First and foremost protective orders are available to those that are, or may be, a victim of domestic violence. What is domestic violence? "A person who uses threats, harasses, molests, stalks, attacks, batters or strikes an...
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in Arizona
What most understand as “alimony” or “spousal support” is called “spousal maintenance” in Arizona. Spousal Maintenance issues can form a roadblock for a divorcing couple, both before and after entry of the decree. In this article we will share a little regarding what...
Post Divorce Issues and Changes
Divorced…Now What? If you have gone through the divorce process, we are sure you are ready for it to be “over”. For some, the final signing and filing of the divorce papers mean that chapter can now be closed and you can move on. For others, the legal needs and issues...
Child Custody is Like Fashion
Child custody is only like fashion in that old styles are rearing their heads. Joint-Custody Historically, some divorced parents shared joint custody, and some had sole custody over the children. In 2010, the laws were amended to create a presumption that parents...
What is Family Law?
Family law is an area of practice surrounding the legal actions and decisions within family relationships. These most often include divorce, child custody and adoption, child support matters, spousal maintenance (alimony) requests, pre-nuptial and post nuptial...