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...
Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, can be complicated, especially when people are from different cultures. In the U.S. people with diverse cultural backgrounds can outwardly affect their families. Some cultures might expect one partner to be very obedient or extremely...
When you're facing divorce, you will hear plenty of advice from friends, family and even strangers who think they know how Arizona law works. But trusting those myths only drags you down the wrong path when you need clear answers the most. Arizona divorce law follows...
If you’re considering meeting with a divorce attorney, you’ve probably already been thinking about divorce for a while now. Ending a marriage can bring many emotions, and if it was a happy marriage that just turned sour or complicated toward the end, it can feel...
Spouses dividing their marital property have the option of litigating or settling. Sometimes, people approach the divorce process pragmatically. They work together to achieve the best possible outcome and to limit how much they spend on the divorce. Other times,...
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...
Most people have limited first-hand knowledge about divorce. Information provided by others with personal divorce experience may not be reliable either. Some of those people may have divorced in another state, meaning they don't understand the rules that apply in...
People who have children don't necessarily get to make a clean break at the end of a relationship. Instead, they may need to see their former partner regularly for custody exchanges. They likely need to communicate regularly to make decisions about the children’s...
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process for all involved, but for children, it can be especially confusing and unsettling. They may not fully understand what is happening or how their lives are about to change. As your child’s parent, you can help them navigate...
“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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