When discussing property division, there are a lot of big-name items to work around. Splitting the family library or swapping the value of the couch for equal amounts of property is one thing. Splitting the value of your home is another. There are options available...
If you have to make child support payments, it is pivotal to do everything you can to stay caught up. Even if you lose your job, suffer an unexpected medical crisis, or have some other hardship that makes it difficult to pay child support, you could face serious...
Parental alienation is a serious concern in contentious divorces. It is a form of custodial and relationship interference. Parental alienation occurs when one parent disrupts the relationship between the other parent and their children by teaching the children that...
When the romantic relationship that exists between you and your child’s other parent ends in Arizona, you may need to learn to co-parent with one another if you are going to share custody. This may prove difficult in even the best of situations. However, if your...
Having the state of Arizona recognize your paternity helps establish your rights as a parent. In addition, your child may reap the benefit of learning about the genetic history of your family. This is important because your genetics will likely have a strong impact on...
Sharing custody of your children after a divorce can take its toll on everyone. Helping your children understand the purpose of splitting their time between homes can have its challenges too. Even though sending your children back and forth between different houses is...
It is no secret that many people who marry for the first time in Arizona and across the nation ultimately wind up divorced. Yet, new research shows that one party in the marriage is statistically more likely to pull the plug on the marriage than the other one. Per...
If you and your ex have 50/50 legal and physical custody of your children, you share equal decision-making and time with them. Going forward, many of your important life decisions will need to consider your ex’s role in your children’s lives. If you want to move, the...
When your Arizona marriage ends, you may worry about your ability to support yourself on your own. Many people who divorce share these concerns, especially if they sacrificed their career or education for that of their then-partners. If you think you may not be able...
The issue of a divorced parent relocating with children to another community far away can be a sensitive one. Moving to take advantage of new job opportunities can benefit the children if it helps pay for their education, clothing and other needs. However, some...
