On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Feb 19, 2020 | Family Law
If you are the parent of one or more children and you and your children’s other spouse are getting separated or divorced, you know that your kids will experience some changes and difficulties as they adjust to their new lives. There are many things you can do to...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Feb 10, 2020 | Family Law
Co-parenting is more popular than ever in the modern divorce court. Up until 10 years ago, it was very common for women to end up with sole custody of the children after a divorce, particularly if the kids were very little. However, this is no longer the case. Unless...
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...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Dec 30, 2019 | Family Law
The first step to getting any parenting rights at all is to establish paternity, even if you’re the biological father. Unless you’ve established paternity, you have no right to access the child. There’s a couple of different ways to stop that in...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Dec 13, 2019 | Family Law
If you and your spouse in Arizona have decided that it is time to end your marriage, you will now need to turn your attention to the logistics involved in separating your intertwined lives. A divorce touches every part of your life today and in the future and the...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Nov 14, 2019 | Family Law
When you tell your children about your decision to divorce your spouse in Arizona, they could react in a variety of ways. Factors such as their ages, their understanding of relationships, their connection with you and your spouse, and their personalities will all...
