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Child custody laws in Arizona protect the best interests of children while ensuring that both parents maintain a meaningful role in their upbringing. The state prioritizes the child’s welfare and encourages parents to cooperate in co-parenting. Understanding these...
Divorce impacts adult children in various ways. Many people assume that older children handle their parents' separation better than younger ones. However, adult children also experience significant emotional and psychological effects. Feelings of loss and instability...
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for settling a divorce. Just as each family is unique, various paths exist for resolving a split, even if the process is contentious. One decision a couple must make is between mediation and litigation. These two approaches have...
Couples going through a divorce in Arizona often grapple with the division of assets. One significant aspect that comes into focus is the treatment of businesses in the context of community property. Understanding whether a business is community property is important...
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 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...
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...
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...
Parental alienation is a controversial topic. It does not appear (by name) anywhere in Arizona's child custody laws, but it is frequently alleged in family court when legal decision-making (LDM) and parenting time hang in the balance. Sometimes the claim is...
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...