An Arizona custody order outlines how much time each parent in the family can spend with their children. It also provides guidance regarding decision-making responsibilities and financial obligations. Parents usually need to remain relatively close to each other to...
Family Law
3 types of parenting arrangements to consider
Working together as parents after a romantic relationship ends can be a major challenge. However, determining what type of parenting arrangement a former couple wants to follow can set the stage for healthier interactions moving forward. While some parents may be able...
When can Arizona grandparents ask for visitation rights?
Occasionally, third parties, including grandparents, may have an interest in a child custody matter. They may worry about whether they can maintain a relationship with the children in a family. In some cases, they may want to go to court in pursuit of visitation. A...
3 important inclusions in an Arizona parenting plan
Parents of underage children in Arizona who want to separate or divorce are generally required to adhere to the terms of a parenting plan designed to help them take care of their children. When people talk about parenting plans or custody orders, their biggest focus...
How do you divide investment or vacation homes in a divorce?
Real property can easily become a sticking point in Arizona divorces. Community property statutes typically give both spouses an interest in their marital home, and people may fight aggressively to keep the house where they have lived with their children when they...
Can your ex refuse your request for paternity testing?
In theory, fathers in Arizona have the same basic parental rights as mothers do. However, when a man does not marry the mother of his child, he will need to establish paternity before he can request visitation rights or shared custody. Unfortunately, if the mother of...
Have you made keeping the house your primary divorce goal?
Most married couples share not just a household but also their financial resources. You will combine bank accounts and contribute toward the bills for your household. Your income benefits both of you, and you will make unpaid contributions to the maintenance of your...
What rights does a stay-at-home spouse have during divorce?
Divorce can cause financial hardship even for those and in relatively good financial positions during their marriage. Between the expensive divorce proceedings and the losses suffered when dividing your assets, you could expect a divorce to substantially, if...
Should you give your child options during divorce?
When you and your spouse go through a divorce, your priority is making sure that your children stay happy and healthy. You want them to be comfortable with the changes, and you’re both there to help them adjust to their new lives in two homes and in different...
Using alternative dispute resolution can help save time and money
As you go through your divorce, one of the things you should consider is using alternative dispute resolution to resolve your case. Why? Divorces are hard on everyone, but you don’t need to drag yours out into the courts. With alternative dispute resolution, you have...
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