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 […]
All custody decisions in Arizona are based on the child’s best interest. This principle guides the work of the Arizona Department of Child Safety. While being with their parents is usually best for […]
Legally stopping the payment of child support in Arizona is possible in several scenarios. Most often, parents discontinue such payments when their child turns 18. Keep in mind, however, […]
When Gerald Ford’s administration enacted Section IV-D of the Social Security Act in 1975, a nuclear family was hit with a nuclear bomb. No-fault divorces just began, meaning homebound women were left to their own devices in […]
Single noncustodial parents who believe they deserve equal access to their children will hire a family law attorney to help them through the process, though questions and fears will certainly mount. If you’re contemplating child custody in Arizona, and […]
In general, there are two types of divorce: Fault and No-Fault. Most states have gone to a no-fault state. A large reason for this is because it is less time consuming and less contentious than […]
