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...
Child support orders often stay the same for years until circumstances change drastically. A parent's income can rise or fall while the child's needs continue to grow. Arizona law allows child support modification, but only through a formal legal process and not...
Co-parenting can benefit both parents, as this arrangement allows them to participate in and be present in a child’s life. While this can be an effective parenting strategy, what happens when your co-parent tries to damage your relationship with your child? Parental...
Divorce changes everything. For kids, it can feel like their whole world is falling apart. Everything they’re used to and feel safe in, torn down. As a parent, you can help protect their well-being by staying focused on what matters most: their sense of safety, love...
Legal custody or decision-making authority and parenting time are both important considerations, as is financial support for children when their parents go their separate ways. Judges hearing litigated custody cases typically try to make decisions that are in the best...
A custody order established by parents or the courts should guide parents as they work to raise their children together. However, adjustments are sometimes necessary. A child might fall ill or have a special school trip that forces the parents to make a temporary...
Very understandably, screen time is a major concern for many parents. Television, smartphones, tablets and/or video games play a central role in the lives of millions of American children. Partially due to the ubiquitous nature of technology, when co-parents have...
Creating a parenting time schedule after a divorce or separation from your child’s other parent can be challenging. Parents must balance their child’s needs, work schedules and personal commitments while working to ensure fairness and consistency. In Arizona, courts...
Navigating a contested custody case in the Arizona family courts isn't easy. Any legal issue related to children inevitably sparks intense emotional reactions. Parents love their children and want to spend as much time with them as possible. The prospect of giving up...
Some parents have very few variables to account for in their custody arrangements. They have older children who spend most of their time at school and in pursuit of extracurricular activities. They can easily divide weeknights, weekends and school breaks in accordance...
“Katherine Kraus was a wonderful attorney. Her expertise, regarding my custody case was amazing. Katherine’s knowledge and professionalism not only helped my children get out of a bad situation, but gave me the confidence that helped me provide my children a better life...” - Nathan
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