Parents help each other and work together to raise their children, but that becomes more challenging after and during a divorce. Once the parents live in separate households, they must learn how to share their kids. If you can both agree to joint legal decision-making...
Child Custody
How to handle false accusations in a child custody case
If your divorce involves children, your soon-to-be ex-spouse may make false accusations to gain leverage in the custody dispute. They may accuse you of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse, criminal activities and so on. Despite them...
Can I obtain legal custody if I have a history of substance abuse?
A child’s growth and development primarily depend on their parents’ decisions, such as choosing their school, providing them with proper health care and cultivating their religious beliefs. Any parent would want to have an active part in making major life decisions...
3 things you should not do when planning parenting time
Time passes quickly when you share special moments with your child. But time spent with your child during divorce feels even more beyond your control. Unlike other states, physical custody or visitation in Arizona is known as “parenting time.” It is the quality time...
Do you and your co-parent have different parenting styles?
Co-parenting after a divorce or separation is never easy, even if you and your co-parent have managed to maintain an amicable and respectful relationship. There will likely be times when conflicts or problems occur, and this could be in part to different parenting...
Can an absent parent obtain custody?
In the midst of a divorce, one of the most significant considerations is child custody. But what happens when a parent has been absent from their child's life for an extended period? Can they still seek custody? In Arizona, the court's primary focus in child custody...
Addressing disputes about custody and legal decision-making
Arizona couples who are heading for a divorce may engage in dispute over a litany of issues. Many times, this focuses on finances. Who gets to keep a marital home, how a business is split, what happens to bank accounts, who will be responsible for debt the couple...
How to discuss divorce with your children
Going through a divorce can stir up difficult emotions and experiences, no matter how amicable the decision to end the marriage is. This life event can also significantly affect your children’s lives, so their welfare must be prioritized. Ideally, children must become...
What you should know about parenting plans for teens
When dealing with children, age is an essential factor to consider. Each age bracket comes with different needs. While toddlers mainly require sustenance and care, teens have different and often more complex needs. This applies whether parents are together or not. For...
What factors should I consider when creating a parenting plan?
Arizona courts encourage divorcing couples to discuss a mutually acceptable agreement regarding parenting time. If the parents work together, they can create a written parenting plan with the help of court-approved professionals and mediation services. Collaborating...