Family Law

As if your custody dispute was not difficult enough, you encountered some legal problems that will end up on your record. Perhaps you received a DUI or a marijuana possession charge. It might have been a past offense that occurred long ago. You wonder how legal...

Most divorcing parents in Arizona will share custody. The parents will have to work out a parenting plan that involves frequent exchanges of the children and alternating holidays. Still, some parents retain sole custody after their divorces. Although sole custody is...

Family vacations and holidays are important times for both parents and children. These special times are often planned months in advance. These family-focused times are precious opportunities where parents can give undivided attention to their children, which serves...

Most people who take paternity tests use DNA tests. These tests are the current industry standard. That said, if you’re in a situation where you may need a DNA test, things are already a bit complicated. The last thing you want is even more confusion from an...

Most parents are thankful for the involvement of grandparents. They can be a source of free or at least low-cost babysitting services. They can take the pressure off of parents when sudden schedule changes arise or a child falls ill at school and needs to get picked...

While you are allowed to end a relationship with your child's other parent, it doesn't absolve you of your obligation to care for your son or daughter. There is a good chance that you will be subject to a child support order created by an Arizona judge after a divorce...

Parents make medical decisions on the behalf of their young children. Everything from deciding what doctor to use to choosing what vaccines the child will get is legally up to the parents.  This can grow complicated when parents disagree on what decisions to make or...

Individuals who have a narcissistic spouse might soon realize that the marriage isn’t going to work. Unfortunately, making the decision to split up doesn’t mean that things are going to be any easier. A narcissist is likely to make the process of divorce a nightmare. ...

In Arizona, it’s important that you establish paternity as soon as you can when you have a child. Signing the birth certificate alone isn’t enough to truly establish your rights. Additionally, child support and custody orders can’t be enforced until paternity is...

There's no one reason why couples decide to split up. Factors that may lead them to do so include growing out of love with one another and infidelity. A recent analysis of U.S. Census data by the career website Zippia suggests that a spouse’s profession may affect a...