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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,...
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,...
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...
In Arizona, property acquired by either of the spouses during the marriage belongs to both of them, even if the other spouse didn't take part in obtaining that property. So, how are retirement assets treated during marriage dissolution? Read on to find out more about...
The family-owned business is in jeopardy. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has set it back a bit, your company continues to hold its own and is ready to emerge with just a few bruises. Financially, it is fine. However, the cause of this predicament is your marriage,...
Introduction Arizona Family Rule 48 does allow a person to seek emergency intervention from the court to suspend another parent's child access or legal decision-making ("LDM") rights. Used properly, the process can shield a child from serious physical injury or...
As you create a post-separation parenting plan, you and your former partner will have a lot to think about - including the best child access schedule. Should it be divided evenly? Are there important reasons why it should not? Will the situation change enough in the...
Property division can be a particularly stressful part of a divorce. You have spent years building a life, buying a home and saving for the future, and dividing this property will leave you with fewer resources. This is especially true of your retirement savings, and...