Had he known the dire consequences linked with a reduction in child support payments and a couple extra weeks with his son in the summer, an ex-Navy veteran would hit the replay button on his life. And he would have never forged his former spouse's signature on...
Arizona Family Law Blog
3 divorce myths debunked
If friends and family are giving you advice about your impending divorce, chances are you are hearing a lot of misleading tips. While these people may be sympathetic and have good intentions, you should take what they say with a grain of salt. There are many myths...
What divorcing parents should and should not do
Many estranged Arizona parents can often find it difficult to deal with family and custody conflicts, especially if the divorce itself was not amicable. However, the change in family circumstances can also be particularly difficult for the children, especially since...
How to determine parenting time
When people in Arizona or anywhere else in America can't agree on how to divide custody of their children, a visitation schedule could be created for them. In some cases, a schedule is needed because the parents live a long distance from each other. However, it may...
OCSE tweaks collection system
Parents in Arizona who pay or receive child support may be interested to learn that almost $33 billion of child support was collected in the federal fiscal year 2016. According to a representative of the Office of Child Support Enforcement, 75 percent of the support...
Domestic violence: complex and replete with misconceptions
Domestic violence is far more than just the straightforward physical abuse that legions of people see it as, and that misinformed view needs to be eradicated before the problem can be addressed in a meaningful way. So notes violence expert Susan R. Paisner, who states...
Entrepreneur finds marketing niche: co-parenting app
So-called computer and smartphone "apps" that address virtually every subject are seemingly being developed daily. Nothing more than a device in hand is needed to make music and videos, write a book, paint, monitor home security from afar and engage in a thousand...
Retirement funds critical part of property division
Retirement accounts are often the largest assets held by couples and families in Arizona. Therefore, when a divorce occurs, the distribution of these accounts is of primary concern to both partners. These funds are often critical to the financial health and future of...
Some observations on Arizona divorce parenting plans
It's obviously far from unusual for a divorcing Arizona spouse to be figuratively juggling a lot of balls at the same time.That is, there is a lot to think about and get in place pursuant to getting that divorce decree finalized. For many decoupling parties, there is...
Understanding spousal maintenance in Arizona
If your Arizona marriage is coming to an end, you may, depending on the specifics of your situation, decide that you want to pursue spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance, which is also called alimony, is a provision your husband or wife may have to make to you when...

