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...
Family Law
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 for...
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...
Modern-day snooping on a former partner: some concerns, insights
Here's something that is undoubtedly scary and that many people might mistakenly view as being outside the realm of reality and firmly ensconced in science fiction.Imagine former romantic partners now living separately. And now imagine the camera-equipped doorbell...
High-tech tools can promote many agendas, including stalking
In the "old days," an individual with a grudge or related animosity against an ex-spouse or domestic partner might hire a detective to conduct behind-the-scenes surveillance on that party. Classic Hollywood fare features scores of movie scenes showing a "private eye"...
Understanding joint legal custody
There are different types of child custody arrangements Arizona parents can have when they decide to separate. Joint Legal Decisions Making (previously called "custody") is an arrangement in which both parents are given the legal right to make decisions regarding...
