Many child custody disputes arise because parents have different ideas of what child custody should look like. Say that both you and your ex want sole custody of your child. Since you want fundamentally different things, there is no way to compromise, so the court is...
Money is one of the most common sources of tension in marriage, and unresolved financial issues can play a central role in a divorce. From hidden debts to mismatched spending habits, financial incompatibility can erode trust and communication. Unfortunately, when...
When one parent remarries, it does change family dynamics, but it does not automatically mean that a parenting plan must be adjusted. In many cases, remarriage does not affect custody, visitation or parenting time arrangements at all. Courts understand that parents...
Each November and December, your budget may strain under the weight of holiday-related expenses for your children. If these costs feel significant enough to disrupt your financial stability, petitioning the court for relief may be an option. Still, courts generally...
Spousal maintenance (also known as alimony and spousal support) is financial support one spouse may be ordered to pay the other after a divorce or legal separation. Like most states, Arizona does not award this lightly. Today, its primary purpose is to help the...
Certain milestones in life have a strong association with divorce. An empty nest is one of them. It takes 18 years or longer to raise children to adulthood and help them become independent. Parents often look forward to the financial freedom, calm and privacy that...
Divorce changes family life, but it does not change your child’s need for support at big moments. From school plays to birthday parties to soccer finals, these occasions matter. For parents who share custody, the question often is: Can both of us be there without...
Co-parenting after separation or divorce brings many questions about boundaries, responsibilities and communication. One of the most common concerns is whether you should ask your co-parent for permission before you begin dating again. While dating is a personal...
When you signed your divorce papers, your parenting time schedule reflected your life at that moment – your work hours, your children’s ages and where everyone lived. Fast forward a few years, and those arrangements you carefully crafted might feel like they belong to...
Many divorcing couples aspire to complete uncontested divorces. They want to retain control over the process instead of leaving everything up to a judge. Mediation is a helpful option for those dealing with major divorce disputes despite a desire to file an...
