On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 26, 2019 | Family Law
If you are married when your child is born in Arizona, then you do not have to worry about paternity. Your marriage automatically established paternity. However, if you are not married, then you need to take the proper steps to ensure you are legally the baby’s...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 22, 2019 | Family Law
Grandparents raising grandchildren is becoming increasingly more common in Arizona. Often this relates to the drug epidemic, but regardless, it puts a strain on you at this age to raise a child. You probably thought those days were long behind you, and now you are...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 8, 2019 | Family Law
Parental alienation is a term that refers to manipulative behavior by one parent in an attempt to turn the couple’s children against the other parent. Typically, the manipulative parent accomplishes the estrangement by painting a negative yet false portrayal of...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 24, 2019 | Family Law
An award of child support made one year may become outdated if there is a change in circumstances. In Arizona, certain benchmarks exist that make modification possible in the first place. There are several reasons a parent may have to ask for child support to change....
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 20, 2019 | Family Law
One of the financial benefits of having children is the ability to claim them on federal and Arizona state tax returns. The child tax credit can be a boon for parents looking to pay less in income taxes. When divorce happens, a common question asked is who gets to...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jun 24, 2019 | Family Law
Divorce is difficult for everyone. In the worst cases, however, a spouse may use tactics such as parental alienation to get back at the other spouse. Parental alienation is a harmful syndrome in which one parent disparages the other to children. Parental alienation...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jun 15, 2019 | Family Law
A covenant marriage is a unique marital arrangement that is available only in Arizona and two other states (Arkansas and Louisiana). Those who are in favor of covenant marriages say that they help to strengthen marriages, ensure a high level of commitment from both...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jun 10, 2019 | Family Law
As a high-earning woman in Arizona, you have much to be proud of. But you also need to know that your earning capacity could come back to haunt you during a divorce, especially if you earn substantially more than your husband. Wife.org reports that manimony is the...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | May 30, 2019 | Family Law
If your child is getting a divorce in Arizona and you are concerned about how often you will see your grandkids, there are some things you should know. According to the State Bar of Arizona, if you can prove that a relationship with you is beneficial for the child,...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | May 20, 2019 | Family Law
You hear stories all of the time about how children in Arizona have been negatively impacted by their parent’s decision to file for a divorce. Examples include the emotional trauma endured when a child has to relocate, major alterations to his or her routine, and the...
