When you marry somebody with children, you have a big decision to make. You may choose to keep things the same. Perhaps the two of you want to have your own children and create a blended family. You may children of your own already who are grown […]
When you sue anybody in Arizona, there’s always the chance that they’ll ignore you. They either pretend they never got the paperwork, or they wait until the last minute to file a response. This happens with divorce cases as well. Your Arizona family lawyer may file for divorce and […]
One of the biggest mistakes a person can make it talking to their friends and family about how to get divorced. A lot of people believe that you can go online, fill out some forms, and get divorced in no time. They don’t realize that it doesn’t work […]
Most of us have heard nightmares about how property is split up after a divorce. You may have friends who say they were taken to “the cleaners.” Others may complain that their spouse walked away with everything. The truth is that the courts divide marital assets fairly. That doesn’t […]
One of the first thing clients ask their Arizona divorce attorney is how much alimony they’re entitled to. It’s not an unreasonable question. If your spouse has been the breadwinner for the duration of your marriage, divorce can be quite scary. This is especially true if you’ve never worked and don’t […]
If you’ve been paying alimony for a long time, you probably feel like it will never end. Divorce lawyers in Arizona hear their clients lament about this alll the time. For some people, that’s their reality. Arizona is one of the few states that still grant permanent alimony. It […]
Family laws in the U.S. differ from state to state, and so paternity laws in Arizona apply within the state. Establishing paternity is simply the legal process of identifying who the father of a child is. In this age where co-parenting is becoming normal, it becomes necessary for unmarried […]
Being forced to stay at home during the lockdown period was harsh for many people. For most, the limited freedom of movement was similar to real prison time.
For married couples whose marriages were going through challenging times, this period of guaranteed for several months was nothing but bringing a final decision […]
There are numbers of reasons why the state of Arizona generally does not allow a minor child to choose which parent they will live with.
First of all, children may change their minds about which parent they prefer. The child’s preference of which parent they […]
Custody comes in two forms, legal and physical. Physical custody defines the place where the child lives and receives their daily care activities. Legal custody is the parent’s right to make crucial decisions regarding the child’s life, like healthcare and education. A judge must look at 11 different […]
