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If you’re at the beginning or about to launch a child custody case, you probably are feeling overwhelmed with questions and unknowns. An important question on many parents’ minds at this stage is who will have medical decision-making power over the children. While ultimately only the court can answer this question, we can provide some […]
If you’re going through a child custody case in Arizona, you’re probably hearing a lot of terms you aren’t familiar with, such as legal custody, decision-making rights, physical custody, parenting time, sole custody, and joint custody. Here is everything you need to know about how Arizona breaks down child custody, and what that means for […]
Divorce is difficult on everyone involved, parents and children alike, but even more so when one parent is relocating. Relocation can be necessary for many reasons, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Here are a few recommendations for how to navigate relocation with children during or after a divorce. When Do You Need to […]
Long distance parenting can be a challenging situation. It’s hard being separated from your kids, and the distance can lead to resentment and friction with your co-parent. Regardless of your custodial status, here are a few tips for making long distance parenting work. Have a good parenting plan in place. One of the first things […]
While you’re negotiating a parenting plan with your co-parent, it’s important to have everything spelled out as specifically as possible, in order to prevent fighting later on. Planning for holiday visitation in advance is especially important, as emotions are already up around the holidays, and any conflict is likely to be exacerbated. Holidays and Special […]
Going through a divorce can be difficult enough for yourself, but it makes it even more painful to watch your children hurting, too. Divorce impacts kids in different ways than adults, but it can be harder for them since they don’t understand what’s going on, and may blame themselves. Here are five tips for going […]
It’s important for the growth and development of a child for the important adults in their lives to remain that way, even if (or especially if) their parents break up. This goes for grandparents and step-parents just as well as biological parents, both married and unmarried. Fortunately, Arizona family law agrees on this, and tries […]
Getting spousal maintenance or alimony can be a little tougher than getting child support, because unlike with child support, there is no formula for calculating the amount of support for an ex-spouse. Also known as spousal support or maintenance, alimony is mostly dependent on the judge, so it can be fairly subjective. The best way to […]
When you get divorced, there are numerous people who will work with you throughout the process, helping you get everything settled. However, not every one of these people has the same goals as you or is completely on your side. Two of the most often confused roles are the divorce mediation person and your divorce attorney. Here […]
Navigating shared custody can be challenging, especially if you’ve just been through a difficult divorce or have a combative co-parent. Arizona family courts try to make decisions that are in the best interests of the child, but it’s up to you and your co-parent to make the situation work, and co-parents don’t always make that […]
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