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One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is breaking the news to your children. Of course, it is important to handle this conversation with care and sensitivity to help them cope with the changes that lie ahead. Always prioritize your children's well-being during...
Divorce can be particularly challenging for families, and when it comes to determining child custody, the well-being and best interests of the child remain the top priority. In Arizona, the court considers various factors, including the child's wishes, when making...
Alimony, also known as spousal support, was traditionally a way to financially support divorced women who could not earn their income due to societal constraints. Nowadays, divorce remedies evolved from this historical tradition. All spouses seek and obtain alimony,...
Arizona couples divorce for many reasons, and some breakups are amicable. But many are not. If you and your ex-spouse have kids together, you already understand that divorce doesn’t mean your relationship is over. Your children’s future is the priority, and working...
Exercise caution! While many parents enjoy uploading pictures of their children on social media, few realize the consequences of a careless post when they later appear in family court. No matter the state of your relationship with the other parent or relatives,...
Entering the dating world can be tricky, especially if you are going through a divorce and have not dated in many years. The decision on when to start dating again is a personal decision--one that you should consider carefully. Many of my clients start dating new...
When divorcing, you must address what to do with your marital home. Arizona is a community property state, requiring spouses to divide all marital assets fairly. That usually (but not always) means 50/50. Since it is impossible to cut your house in half, you must...
When separated parents share custody of their children, it can be challenging to navigate and agree on extracurricular activities ('ECA') that impact the schedules of both households. It can be especially difficult when one parent supports a child’s involvement, but...
Over the last decade, the number of fathers leaving the labor force to be full-time parents has increased dramatically. Regardless of which parent takes responsibility for managing the home and children during the marriage, Arizona family law is gender-neutral when it...
Divorce is extremely hard on both parents and children. In some cases, the stress and conflict during the proceedings can seriously damage your child's ability to form lasting relationships as they age. Arizona Family Rule 48 does give parents a way to change custody...