Tucson Legal Blog

Arizona parents like you want what is best for your child. Unfortunately, a co-parent may not always factor you into "what is best" for them. Some co-parents try to take matters into their own hands by ruining the relationship between their child and co-parent. This...

As you and your ex keep up with your children’s school projects and soccer practices, you may find that co-parenting apps are a useful tool for managing your lives.  Forbes explains how families may benefit when parents use an app to stay connected and organized. ...

Divorce comes with unique complications and nuances for all parties involved. How does dissolving a marriage affect financial aid when shared children apply for college? U.S. News & World Report explores the question to offer tips and insights. Parents and...

You may have gone into your marriage without a full picture of the legal aspect of the union. Please try to approach your divorce with a higher level of preparation. You do not have to be a master of family law to get a good divorce agreement. However, it is probably...

When unmarried parents have a child together, they must establish legal paternity so the father can exercise his right to take part in the child's life and build a relationship. Doing so also creates the responsibility to provide financial support. These are the...

Divorce often forces children to go from living in a traditional family household to a single parent situation. As you go through divorce, there is no doubt you want what is best for your children. In a litigated divorce, the judge determines whether sole custody or...

Divorcing spouses must navigate a great many decisions that may impact their financial futures quite significantly.  While figuring out if or how they may split retirement accounts, keep or sell their family home or share other marital assets or debts, spouses must...

In some divorce cases, the court may order a psychological evaluation for your family. Most often, this occurs when there is a lot of disagreement on child custody matters. The American Psychological Association explains the process helps the court gather information...

Parental alienation is incredibly harmful to children and can have lasting effects. It involves one parent trying to end the relationship between the child and his or her other parent or otherwise making attempts to ruin the relationship. Real Simple explains that...

During the relationship, it may make perfect sense for one spouse to make sacrifices so the other can have a more successful career. Often, one field is more lucrative, or the money saved on child care offsets the need for a second income. The spouse who earns more...