If you have turned on the news lately, then you have likely seen a story about vaccinating children. As outbreaks of measles hit some areas, many are wondering if we are sliding backward when it comes to vaccinations. “Anti-vaxxers,” […]
Most people do not take marriage lightly. Despite the fact that many marriages end in divorce, we recognize that is often the last resort for couples. Nobody gets into marriage planning on separation, but that is […]
We know that going through a divorce or separation was not easy. Even in the most amicable divorce cases, the stress of reallocating assets, finding a new place to live, and moving on is […]
In Arizona, there is a presumption of paternity in the case of a married couple. If two people are not married, however, the man may have to go […]
Paternity DNA testing is a very accurate way to determine whether an individual is the father of a child. People who are not married may turn to paternity testing to establish […]
In some instances, a person who isn’t the parent of a child could be awarded temporary or permanent guardianship. Guardianship ensures legal custody of the child and it suspends the parental rights. A legal guardianship can be […]
The American dream of starting a family and having children does not look the same for everyone. There are times when a couple cannot have a biological child of their own, but that does not mean that can never […]
Many times the cases that occur before family law are some of the most difficult and emotional situations. Adoption proceedings however, tend to be a time to celebrate. This blogpost will describe the basics of Arizona adoption proceedings.
Adoption is a legal proceeding […]
Child support is an important aspect of family law and can be a significant hurdle for those who are required to provide support. This blogpost will provide a broad overview of the laws governing Arizona child support.
Per A.R.S. § 25-501(A), […]
Starting January 2019, a new federal law will impact alimony and alimony taxes across the US. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will essentially eliminate income tax deductions for alimony payments. Here’s what this means for people who […]
