Infidelity may be the cause of some divorces in Arizona. If there has been infidelity in your marriage, it does not mean that the end of your marriage is inevitable. However, it may bring up issues that you want to work through whether or not you pursue a divorce....
Arizona Family Law Blog
The difference between legal and physical custody
Divorcing couples in Arizona who will be entering into co-parenting agreements should be aware of two important terms: legal custody and physical custody. These two terms will play a big role in the way a child is raised, and they can be granted to both parents or to...
How are co-parenting and parallel parenting different?
Divorce comes with challenges for anyone who goes through it. You may find the process especially difficult, though, if you have children. To reduce your divorce's impact on them, you will want to establish a parenting arrangement that provides them with stability....
Custody Vs. Legal Decision Making: Is The Difference Important?
The divorce process is complicated and child custody is one of the more complex components of it. There is often a lot of unfamiliar legal jargon involved in custody and not everyone understands how to interpret it in a legal context. Knowing what these different...
Is January really “Divorce Month?”
The new year means a lot to lots of people. This year you might want to start a new hobby or open a new business. You might want to organize that closet. Or you might want to reevaluate your relationship. January has long been considered “divorce month,” according to...
Arizona parents: Do you have questions regarding parenting plans?
Arizona family law has unquestionably evolved in recent years. Especially significant changes have occurred in the key area of post-divorce custody and related parental visitation rights to children. A quick clarification here: Actually, the term “custody” was...
What should you think about when choosing a family law attorney?
Maybe you are seeking a divorce or custody of your children. Neither of these are easy tasks — especially not on your own. These legal actions often involve a lot time and a complex set of rules. Having friends or a therapist to lean can be useful. But achieving a...
Key questions to ask a prospective attorney
Attorneys in Arizona and throughout the country may provide initial consultations either for free or for a nominal fee. During a consultation, you can learn more about an attorney's track record, how much that person charges and how he or she would likely handle your...
Should you fight to keep your home in an Arizona divorce?
Couples going through divorces often fight over what they view as the most important terms for the end of their marriage. In many relationships, the house that you lived in will be the biggest asset you and your spouse share. Your marital home could become the center...
When should you settle your divorce or go to trial?
Divorce is one of the most disruptive and emotionally-challenging experiences anyone can go through. For that reason, most divorcing couples look for ways to make the process as painless as possible for everyone’s sake. However, sometimes it’s not that easy,...