As we’ve discussed previously on the blog, parental alienation is real, and it can be extraordinarily harmful to kids. Courts have become more receptive to parental alienation arguments, too, making them a key piece of child custody cases throughout Arizona. While you...
Sometimes, situations change quickly, and when a child’s safety is at risk, the court may step in through an emergency custody motion. These are legal requests that ask a judge to temporarily change who has custody of a child, usually when there is a serious concern...
Navigating shared custody can be a delicate dance, especially when children begin to express a preference. The kids may prefer spending all their weekends with one parent, the so-called “fun” parent. While both parents may be loving, responsible and involved, kids...
On its face, the divorce process may seem relatively straightforward, especially if you and your spouse are on somewhat amicable terms and you think you can work out a resolution with them. As a result, you might be driven to save money by foregoing legal...
Adults who are going through a divorce and share children should ensure they’re doing what they can to help their children thrive. Part of this is finding ways to work as a parenting team so the children get what they need. It’s not always easy to work with your ex,...
Are you among the growing number of people who are ending their marriages after decades together? More and more people in their 50s and older are deciding that it’s not too late to make big changes in their life and pursue their own goals, plans and dreams...
In most Arizona custody cases, parents are awarded joint legal custody by a court. Legal custody involves making major decisions for children. Examples include decisions about education, healthcare and religion. Legal custody is different from physical custody,...
In many cases, the retirement benefits that someone is earning from their employer are one of their most significant assets. This retirement plan may be large enough that they won’t need additional savings. If that person is married, both they and their spouse may...
Arizona is one of only three states (along with Arkansas and Louisiana) that allows couples to enter into a covenant marriage. Although this option is often associated with the Christian faith, those of other faiths or no religious affiliation can enter into a...
Most divorces have some amount of contention to them. There is so much at stake that the situation can be tense, especially if the divorce came about due to personal issues between the couple rather than them just realizing they no longer love each other but still get...
