On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jan 28, 2020 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jan 22, 2020 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jan 4, 2020 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jan 3, 2020 | Family Law
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,...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jan 2, 2020 | Family Law
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...
