Uncontested divorce is a term that refers to both spouses agreeing to end a marriage. It is different from a contested divorce in which the two spouses can’t agree on certain aspects of the separation.
Is uncontested divorce the right choice for you and […]
Before 2018, Arizona had no minimum age for marriage. House Bill 2006, passed this year, changes that. This bill prohibits marriage for children younger than the age of 16 in Arizona. It still allows children ages 16 and 17 to marry […]
Do you know what the difference between an annulment and a divorce is? Both are used to end a marriage but these two legal concepts are not the same. Most people get a divorce but an annulment […]
Decisions about child custody in Arizona are made on the basis of the child’s best interest. Unfortunately, it isn’t always in the best interest of the child to remain with their parents. In such instances, the Arizona Department […]
Whether you’ve been dealing with infertility or you decided to plan ahead for the future, you could have undergone treatment that resulted in the cryopreservation (freezing) of embryos. These embryos could be used in the future to […]
I am often asked by prospective clients whether I think they should hire a family law attorney in Arizona. It’s my profession so I will admit I am a little biased, but the […]
The relationship of Adultery and Divorce in ArizonaAdultery (an extramarital affair) can destroy a marriage in a minute. When it comes to the legal separation between two people in Arizona, however, does an affair play a role? Whether you have cheated or you […]
Strict regulations govern the provision of child support in the aftermath of an Arizona divorce. These legal provisions also envision certain enforcements to recover late child support payments in Arizona.
If you are late with child support payments, you will probably worry about the collection efforts and the eventual repercussions. In […]
Parenting time and custody decisions in Arizona are made to guarantee the best interest of the child. In order to provide such a guarantee, a court will have to determine whether a parent is fit or unfit. Whenever parents cannot agree on custody issues, the decision will be […]
Arizona statutes Title 12 allows a child ages 16 or older to petition the court to become emancipated from his or her parents. Specific criteria must be met for the petition to be granted, including proof that he or she is able to be independent. A law passed […]
