On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | Jul 8, 2019 | Children
Some Arizona couples who have decided it best to end their marriage and part ways seem to be able to maintain a cordial relationship and communicate effectively. For others, communication was a significant issue when they were together, and the divorce serves only to...
On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | May 14, 2019 | Children
Parents in Arizona and elsewhere may believe that it is better to stay married for the sake of their children. However, it is usually better to end a toxic relationship than subject a son or daughter to constant conflict. If a divorce does take place, parents should...
On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | Apr 10, 2019 | Children
When family law judges in Arizona and around the country make child custody decisions, their primary concern is the welfare of the children involved. There was a time when the prevailing belief was that children fared better when they were cared for by their mothers,...
On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | Apr 5, 2019 | Children
Parents across Arizona and other states file for separation and eventually divorce their former spouses because of issues ranging from cheating to financial problems. During the proceedings, the judge will look at factors and determine both a child support order and a...
On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | Jan 28, 2019 | Children
Parents in Arizona who get a divorce might also have to work out a parenting schedule. They should not treat this as an opportunity to get back at one another because they are angry about the divorce. The parenting schedule’s purpose is for the child to be able...
On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | Dec 31, 2018 | Children
Research suggests that parents in Arizona and throughout the country share custody of their children if possible. This is true even if the child is a toddler. Generally speaking, allowing a child to stay overnight with a mother or father is not going to harm their...
On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | Dec 18, 2018 | Children
It is generally important for children in Arizona to benefit from the presence of both parents in their lives, including after a high-conflict divorce. However, this issue can be complicated in the presence of abuse, including domestic violence against a parent or...
On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | Dec 13, 2018 | Children
If a parent in Arizona is not granted custody of a child, that person is likely to be granted visitation rights. However, a visitation schedule may not look the same for all households. In some cases, a parent may be allowed to see a child on weekends or on...
On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | Dec 5, 2018 | Children
Parents and children in Arizona normally enjoy a healthy mix of enjoyment and anxiety during the holidays due to the bustle of activity characteristic of this time of the year. However, families dealing with the added dynamics of divorce and the logistics of two...
On behalf of Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC | Oct 1, 2018 | Children
Child custody disputes can be incredibly stressful. For parents who have lost custody of their children, knowing that the court thinks their kids are better off with somebody else can be emotionally debilitating. However, there are ways to win back custody in Arizona....
