As an unmarried father in Arizona, you can benefit your offspring by establishing paternity. Your child may learn your family history, access your insurance benefits, and develop a better sense of self. Additionally, proving your paternity can also provide for your...

Divorce is a difficult time. Managing a litany of court dates and lawyers is expensive and very stressful. However, divorce does not have to be this way. There are multiple ways that you can approach your divorce, and many approaches are more like a settlement as...

Conflict between parents during and after divorce can become a significant stressor for children. Research published in the January issue of the clinical journal Child Development correlated parental conflict with fear of abandonment among children, which can predict...

When going through a divorce, it is sometimes hard to keep track of all the changes that might happen in your daily life. For example, many parents do not realize that their child is suffering from parental alienation until the signs are too obvious to ignore.  But...

Divorce entails many changes. Along with the personal and emotional effects, it will also impact you financially. While there is no way to avoid asset and property division, you can still make it through the process relatively unscathed if you take the right steps....

Parental alienation occurs when one parent tries to ruin the relationship with his or her child has with the other parent. One of the ways your ex-spouse may do this is by disrupting your communication with your child. Learning the signs of alienation can help you if...

From pursuing a new job or moving closer to extended family to finding a community with better opportunities for your children, there are many reasons you might want to relocate. However, Arizona has strict rules for moving with shared children after divorce. If you...

You and your child's other parent agreed to joint custody during your divorce, and you want to do as much as you can to make the situation work. What does that look like? Parents magazine offers tips on making the most of joint child custody. Learn what to do to...

You likely already know going into your divorce proceedings in Arizona understanding that the assets you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse accumulated during your marriage. One such asset that you may not expect to be among these is your 401(k). Yet given that...

Generally speaking, unless there was violence or substance abuse present in the family home, both parents will continue to raise the children together in the event of a divorce. This arrangement is commonly known as “co-parenting” or “joint custody.” However, creating...