Sharing parenting time and responsibilities after divorce or separation allows both parents to have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in their child's life. Arizona courts often advocate for the idea that children benefit from having both parents involved. ...
Arizona Family Law Blog
5 tips to set children up for success after parents divorce
A divorce is often scary for children because it will likely change their daily life, routine, and sense of stability. Parents can take proactive steps to help their children through this difficult time. The following are five examples that can set children up for a...
Setting boundaries during a divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you may already feel pressure to keep the peace at all costs. You may answer every text immediately, agree to requests that upset you or avoid saying “no” because you do not want more conflict. At the same time, constant...
Your child refuses visitation. Now what?
You may be standing at the door, ready for a scheduled exchange, when your child refuses to go. Emotions run high, and the situation can escalate quickly, placing you in a position where you must balance supporting your child with complying with a court order. If you...
Do fathers automatically get 50/50 custody in Arizona?
If you are a father facing a custody case in Arizona, it is natural to ask whether the court will automatically grant equal parenting time. The answer is no. Arizona courts do not default to 50/50 custody. Instead, judges make decisions based on what best serves the...
Setting Boundaries During A Divorce
Divorce can bring constant requests, emotional pressure and difficult conversations. Clear boundaries can help protect your well-being while keeping the legal process focused and manageable. Why saying no can feel so difficult Many people struggle with boundaries...
Why Arizona courts cannot order reunification treatment
If you are going through a custody dispute in Arizona, you may have heard of reunification treatment. These programs aim to rebuild the bond between a child and an estranged parent, often after a tough divorce or separation. These programs, however, have growing...
2 common child custody challenges in Arizona same-sex divorce
Divorce can feel personal fast when your child sits at the center of it. You might worry about your status as a parent and the schedule you may live with week to week. In Arizona, you may face two child custody challenges that can shape parts of your case....
Co-parenting and social media: Tips for success
Social media is a part of our everyday lives. Whether we connect with family and friends or only use it for professional purposes, these platforms are something we need to account for when working through a divorce. Parents need to be sure to use it wisely and are...
529 plans and Arizona divorce: What parents may overlook
You opened a 529 plan, a tax-advantaged savings account designed to help pay for your child’s future education. During an Arizona divorce, that account may raise new questions. You may need to consider who controls the plan, who can access information and how you or...

