In Arizona, the law refers to alimony as spousal maintenance. This is a form of financial support one spouse provides to the other after a divorce. For many spouses, particularly those who might have been financially dependent on their partner, this support can be...
For any parent going through a divorce, establishing the right foundations to secure their children’s financial needs and stability is undoubtedly their top priority. Child support is not just a financial obligation. It is a crucial tool that ensures parents meet...
You have a lot to deal with as you navigate your divorce. Property division may be priority number one for you given the long-term financial implications it can have. While Arizona is a community property state, meaning that marital assets will be divided equally,...
Divorce brings profound changes into a child’s life, uprooting everything from their daily routine to their sense of security and stability. During this challenging time, children may struggle with feelings of loss and fear of the imminent changes they are about to...
Creating a parenting plan can be tough when the parents disagree on child custody and parenting time. It can be more difficult when at least one spouse serves in the military because of their constant movement due to changes in their assignments. This makes it harder...
You may have heard by now about the rise in so-called gray divorce, a term referring to divorce between couples over the age of 50. There are many reasons why gray divorce is becoming more frequent. Spouses grow apart or may find that after the children are grown and...
Child support payments are typically intended to cover the basic needs of a child, which include food, clothing and shelter. It can also extend to educational expenses, medical care and possibly extracurricular activities. The idea behind this is that these expenses...
High-conflict divorces can be harmful, damaging relationships between parents and making co-parenting after the process almost impossible. These cases can also cause emotional distress that can affect children, leaving them with behavioral or developmental issues....
Relocating with a child as a moving parent can be complex but achievable. When moving out of Arizona, the relocation process begins with the moving parent providing a 45-day advance notice to the other parent. A court hearing involving all parties is scheduled if the...
Your child custody order is subject to modification at any time. Therefore, your child’s other parent may file a request with the court seeking to restrict the time that you spend with your kid. Before the court will grant a motion to modify, it’ll have to decide that...
