Family Law

If you have decided to get a divorce, you may want to share parenting responsibilities with your former spouse. Sharing parenting time can help your children maintain the relationships they have with both you and their other parent following the divorce process....

Marriage can be a contentious time. Parents often argue over which parent gets custody of the children. While some states allow a child to choose a parent to live with, that is not the case in Arizona. Once the court establishes paternity, the court then looks at many...

If you and your child’s mother marry before his or her birth, Arizona law presumes that the two of you are your child’s legal parents and the birth certificate will list you as the mother and father respectively. On the other hand, if you and your child’s mother are...

Going through a divorce can feel overwhelming at times. Talking to your children about it can bring up some of these hard emotions as well. Following a few tips when discussing your divorce can allow you to handle this topic with sensitivity. Be direct and honest...

While organizing your assets and writing down what steps to take next, you may think seriously about what changes are going to happen after your divorce. When you go through a divorce later in life, your struggles are going to be different than a younger couple's...

As you take care of your children after you go through a divorce, you may notice some signs of odd behavior or increased anger as time goes on. Parental alienation is a serious issue that can harm the connection between you and your children due to an interfering...

Whether you expect to owe child support soon, or you have made payments for years, it is critical to understand various issues related to your case. Aside from your financial circumstances, the possibility of modifying a child support order and the penalties...

Even when it is in your best interests, most people experience a wide range of negative emotions during a divorce. Sadness, anger, frustration, regret, and confusion are all commonplace after the end of a relationship. And if you have children, these emotions become...

Whenever a major life event happens, children may struggle to adapt. This is especially true when something as impactful as divorce happens in your family. Learning more about how to prevent further stress can help you all to make the best decisions possible for your...

Getting a divorce is going to invite a lot of questions about what to do with your marital property. Your marital home will be of particular concern. You and your spouse may jointly owe mortgage payments on the residence but continuing to live in the home together may...