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...
Family Law
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...
Coping with “parenting guilt” after a divorce
Divorce is extremely stressful for the spouses involved. However, it's also challenging if there are any children in your family. It usually means you have to drag your kids and their lives into your separation. Due to the stress, parents often experience a tremendous...
Why are women happier than men after divorce?
Splitting from your husband can be bittersweet. But a recent study shows you might be happier than your soon-to-be-ex after it's over. A recent survey from the United Kingdom examined the happiness and satisfaction of both men and women after divorce. And according to...
Important documents for child custody
Parents in Arizona who try to gain custody of their children should be aware of the important documents they need to bring to their custody hearings. Having the relevant paperwork may help boost their case in front of the judge. A record of pertinent phone calls...
Identifying hidden assets in a divorce
When Arizona couples are ending their marriage and one spouse tries to hide assets from the other, there are a number of ways in which this might be done. The other spouse might be able to discover them by reviewing tax records and other financial records. For...
Is there a large-scale change in perceptions re prenups?
Yes. That singly worded emphatic response to today's query-posed blog headline owes decidedly to the stated viewpoints and actions of a single American demographic. Be acknowledged, Millennials. Unquestionably, your parents - considered as one huge collective - were...
How a parent’s disability may alter child support payments
A disability may create financial struggles for parents in Arizona who pay child support as well as those who receive it. If the income of the parent who pays support is reduced due to that parent's disability, both parents may end up in a more challenging financial...
How unemployment can impact a child support order
If a noncustodial parent in Arizona loses their job, that doesn't absolve them of making child support payments. Instead, it is a good idea to seek unemployment benefits and have the support amount deducted from each check. If it is not possible to obtain unemployment...
Youthful perceptions contributing to family law changes
There has always been a generation gap at work in America, given the technological, social and other changes that constantly evolve in a dynamic society. What was once commonplace and comfortable for grandparents was rebelled against by their children and is now once...
