Property division is among the most contentious divorce issues. It can make a divorce emotional, long, and legally complex. While most people focus on asset division, debt division is just as important. In some cases, it is even more complex. Since Arizona is a community property state, the law treats...
Family law covers some of the most intimate and emotional legal issues, including divorce, child custody and support, alimony, and paternity disputes. Since these issues involve close family or domestic relationships, they can have long-term psychological effects for everyone involved. It is therefore critical to understand and address family law...
Family law governs some of the most personal and emotional aspects of people’s lives, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, adoption, and paternity disputes. Unfortunately, many people approach these legal situations armed with myths and misconceptions that can lead to costly mistakes. It is therefore crucial to understand Arizona family...
Family court hearings can be emotionally and legally complex. Whether it’s a child custody dispute, divorce proceedings, or a support modification, how you prepare can significantly influence the outcome. In Arizona, family law courts expect both parties to be organized, respectful, and ready to present relevant facts. It’s crucial to understand...
Family law refers to a broad area of law that governs family relationships and domestic issues. This could include divorce proceedings, child custody cases, prenuptial agreements, adoption, and foster care. Family law has evolved to also cover related issues like estate planning and domestic violence restraining orders. Family and domestic matters...
Ending a marriage in Arizona can be emotional, time-consuming, and expensive. Critical divorce issues like child support and custody, asset division, and alimony often involve adversarial negotiations. But, not all divorces are confrontational. More divorcing couples are opting for less confrontational out-of-court alternatives to traditional court proceedings, including collaborative divorce. Unlike...
Child custody in an Arizona divorce often changes family dynamics, especially for parents with children. Divorcing parents must make crucial child custody decisions, including who will be the primary caregiver. Determining child custody can be emotionally and legally complex. For instance, some parents cannot agree on custody aspects like how...
Getting married is not all about love between you and your significant other. It is also a legal commitment with specific legal requirements and implications. You and your partner will become one in many aspects of the law. For instance, you will have joint ownership rights to property. Like with other...
It is common for people in a close relationship to argue and disagree. However, sometimes these arguments can escalate into domestic violence. Unfortunately, domestic violence often leaves victims with long-term emotional and psychological wounds. Where there is physical abuse, it can also leave victims with physical injuries. With domestic violence affecting...
Adopting a child is often a life-changing decision for everyone involved. People or families in Arizona choose adoption for several reasons, including a need to expand their family, infertility, or a personal calling to adopt. You may also feel the need to adopt a relative or a child you have...
