In the best of cases, divorce engenders heightened emotions and challenges for spouses and children. In the worst of cases, which fortunately are rare, emotions rise to dangerous levels. A history or episode of mental illness or past violence often exists in the most...
Month: January 2020
Managing emotions during a dispute over custody
Parents who have to deal with custody disputes encounter a number of challenges, depending on their circumstances. Some have to spend a lot of time, money and energy to attend court and approach their case correctly, while others have to face the reality that they...
How much spousal maintenance or support should I ask for?
Under Arizona's community property laws, income earned by both you and your spouse that contributes toward your household is part of your marital property. During the divorce process, a family court judge generally divides all property equally in half. How much...
3 important points in the child support guidelines
Child support is a natural part of the divorce process in Arizona. The parent who has the children for the majority of the time is the one who receives support payments. While the court tries to be fair in its assessment of income and setting the amount of support,...
What do courts consider when determining custody?
As you prepare for your Arizona divorce, child custody likely represents one of your main concerns, especially if you and your spouse have not yet come to an agreement regarding this crucial issue. If you fear that (s)he will fight you on this issue at your divorce...