Divorce is an emotionally difficult process, even for former spouses who communicate well, and no issue is more difficult to navigate than child custody. If you are fighting over custody arrangements, an experienced Glendale, Arizona child custody attorney can help you reach a settlement or protect yourself in court – but…
Parents of teenagers who are considering divorce face some of the same challenges as the parents of younger children, as well as some challenges that are unique to raising teens. Arizona’s family law courts prefer that parents create joint parenting time plans when possible, which are intended to allow each parent…
If you are considering divorce and you have school-age children, one of your biggest concerns may be how to tell your child or children about the divorce. Your desire to shield them from anger, frustration, pain, and fear may be great, and you may wonder how much they understand. No…
In the famous first line of Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy wrote that “every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Certainly, no one knows the relationships between you and your planned heirs better than you do, which includes knowing when and where conflicts are most likely to arise when it…
During the divorce process, you and your spouse may benefit by coming to an agreement regarding several issues. Some of those issues might include division of the marital property, child custody arrangements, and whether child and/or spousal support is needed. Despite the large role that finances may play in these…
In 1998, Arizona’s legislature passed a law to create the option of a “covenant marriage” This option does not affect the standard laws for Arizona marriages, but it creates a separate option for couples who wish to choose it. Some of the basics of covenant marriage are discussed below: You…
Marriage and divorce may affect Social Security retirement or disability benefits in several ways. Understanding how marriage and Social Security laws work can help you protect any benefits you may receive in the event that you proceed through a divorce. What Are Some Social Security Spousal Benefits? The Social Security Administration (SSA) allows spouses…
Alimony, often called “spousal support” or “spousal maintenance,” is money that one spouse pays to the other spouse. It may be paid during a divorce, after the divorce is final, or during both periods. Men and women are equally eligible to pay or to receive spousal maintenance payments in Arizona. Maintenance is…
When you are facing divorce in Arizona, it is natural to want to turn to those you trust for support and advice. While emotional support is vital during the divorce process, sound legal advice from an experienced Phoenix divorce lawyer is always a must. The reason you should always speak to your own…
When parents divorce, the break can be hard on children of all ages – no matter how amicably the marriage ends. While grandparents have limited legal rights to see their grandchildren in Arizona, grandparents who have good relationships with their adult child and his or her spouse can play a key role…
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