A career promotion can reflect years of hard work and can also bring more financial stability to a family. But professional growth can create changes that a parent did not expect when a custody arrangement was established. For parents who share custody, that tension...
When parents are trying to resolve a child custody situation, they sometimes turn to mediation, rather than seeking a direct court ruling. Some reports indicate that the use of mediation has been on the rise. Parents see it as a way to work together to find a...
If you and your spouse have decided to dissolve your marriage, you need to start planning your new living arrangements. It’s important to choose where you’ll live before your divorce is finalized. The most suitable arrangement for you, uniquely, will depend on several...
Divorce can create immediate financial uncertainty, particularly when one spouse depends on the other's income to cover everyday living expenses. Because a divorce may take months to resolve, temporary financial support can help maintain stability while the case moves...
Few divorced or separated parents live exactly the same way. One household may have an early bedtime, structured routines and limited screen time, while the other is more relaxed and spontaneous. Differences in parenting styles and lifestyles are common, and they do...
If you're considering divorce, you may wonder whether you need to prove that your spouse did something wrong to end the marriage. Fortunately, Arizona follows a no-fault divorce system, allowing many couples to dissolve their marriage without assigning blame....
Making the transition from parents within a relationship to co-parenting after a relationship ends isn’t always easy. It’s usually best if you and your ex can work calmly and peacefully to make decisions about the children. Finding ways to keep the situation calm so...
If you are involved in a child custody dispute, every conversation, schedule change and disagreement can matter. Months later, it may be difficult to remember exactly when something happened or what was said. Keeping organized records helps you stay focused on the...
Mediation can be a helpful tactic to use while getting a divorce. Rather than litigating the divorce, a couple works with a third-party neutral to make decisions on their own. These decisions still have to adhere to local laws regarding child custody rights and/or...
Breaking the divorce news to your children is an important step to take. It helps frame the situation for them, which can have a major impact on how they react to the news and process these changes in their lives. Every situation is different, so you certainly need to...
