Like many other states, Arizona has a special law that can really change the equation in custody and parenting time cases. The point of this law is to prevent those who commit domestic violence from hurting more people and to keep victims safe from additional harm....
Child Custody
The importance of a parenting plan
Understanding how a couple will approach parenting following divorce is important to determine. That is why it is helpful for divorcing parents to be familiar with what their parenting plan and child custody arrangement might look like. Child custody and a parenting...
What happens if I need to change a part of my divorce agreement?
Divorced spouses who have experienced a change in their lives may wonder what happens if they need to make a change to their divorce settlement agreement such as if they need to change their child support or child custody agreement. Modifications may be possible in...
What are your child custody rights if you are deployed?
Military servicemembers based at Davis Monthan Air Force Base perform a great service to our country. Unfortunately, long deployments and frequent relocations can be hard on an Air Force member’s marriage and may ultimately lead to divorce. Divorce can be very...
How do a child’s best interests impact a parental relocation?
There are many issues that will sow discord in a divorce and family law case in Arizona. This is true even after the couple has parted ways and the divorce is complete. Child custody, parenting time and other challenges frequently arise. One that frequently becomes...
Don’t let drug use or domestic violence damage your child
A lot of people who go through divorce worry about what time with their kids will look like. After all, child custody is often one of the most contested issues in the marriage dissolution process, and the outcome can have a tremendous effect on your relationship with...
How do divorced parents resolve child-rearing disagreements?
When people think about child custody, they tend to focus only on which parent will be with the children the majority of the time, also known as the allocation of physical custody. This is important, to be sure, but it’s not the only disagreement parents are likely to...
3 benefits of a comprehensive parenting plan
A divorcing couple will likely face numerous obstacles that can lead to emotional and financial turmoil. From negotiations centered on child support and spousal support to those focusing on property division and debt responsibility, these two individuals must agree to...
When the person seeking child custody is not the child’s parent
Sometimes a child’s parents in Tucson are not fit to raise the child in a healthy and supportive manner, putting the child’s best interests at stake. When this happens, a third party who is not the child’s parent may wish to seek custody of the child. However, under...
Child custody tips may help divorcing parents with young children
Getting divorced in Arizona is never a simple process, especially when children are involved. This is particularly true if the two parents cannot find common ground in the area of child custody. However, some tips may help people who are going through divorce to...