Child-rearing can be financially challenging because it comes with the responsibility to cover a broad range of expenses for one’s child. This is why it is important for parents to share the costs of their child’s needs. In the case of separated parents, the court...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Divorce is often a difficult subject to talk about, especially with children. Naturally, the burden of managing the situation falls on the parents, who are usually unaware of what to expect as they begin divorce proceedings. This is why Arizona courts order divorcing...
Child custody disputes are often contentious, and for good reason. Each parent thinks that they know what’s best for their child, and the other parent’s beliefs may be in direct contradiction. When a custody arrangement can’t be negotiated between you and your child’s...
Parents going through a divorce might seek creative child custody options. They want to co-parent and provide their child with the care and support they need following their split. They might fear traditional child custody arrangements might not fulfill these goals....
When Arizona parents go through a divorce, they find that parenting becomes a matter of planning and logistics. This is where a well-constructed parenting plan comes into play. Your written parenting plan (which both you and your ex-spouse will need to agree to) will...
When we hear the terms, gatekeeping or gatekeeper, we may think of a security guard, like the ones who protect your workplace or your children at school. As a result, you may have positive feelings about gatekeepers, but gatekeepers and gatekeeping are not always...
