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 […]
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 […]
