Custody Laws in Arizona I wrote an article a few months back about the changes to Arizona Custody Laws. In summary, in family law cases “custody,” as it was formerly known, no longer exists. Now, divorced or non-married parents have either joint or sole...
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I Want to File for Divorce… Now What?
Dissolution of Marriage In Arizona, proceedings to end a marriage are called a dissolution of marriage. Arizona is a no-fault state, meaning that one person does not need give a reason why the marriage is over, but must simply state that it is irretrievably broken and...
Happy Holidays. Think Child Support and Taxes
Current Year’s Child Support Must be Paid in Full by December, 31st Happy Holidays! This is an exciting time of year with many holidays, celebrations, and tidings of joy and goodwill. And if child support obligations are not paid in full by December 31, then a...
What Goes into a Child Support Calculation?
News flash…child support is not based on the children’s expenses (usually). As a family law attorney, I hear myself saying this to clients or potential clients on a regular basis. Child support is based on the parent’s incomes. Arizona has child support guidelines and...
Health (and other insurance)
Yikes! There was a rush of people filing for dissolution of marriage just after the first of the year – as there is every year. Once someone files, they can change health, automobile and other insurance and even beneficiaries, right? Hold on for a second! I’m sure you...