During the divorce process, emotions can run high. Parents frequently have questions about child custody and support, as most parents want to ensure that their children or teens are not negatively affected by the divorce and continue to have the support of both their parents. Knowledge about common issues involved in child custody…
When parents separate or divorce, the father often worries about maintaining a close relationship and involvement with their children’s lives. Under Arizona law, fathers have the right to participate in their children’s lives, including making significant decisions about their children’s upbringing and having parenting time. However, fathers’ rights also come with…
Arizona school zone laws aim to protect students and pedestrians by enhancing safety near educational institutions. These regulations dictate how drivers should behave in school zones through measures such as reduced speed limits, passing restrictions, and right of way requirements. School zones have special signage to ensure drivers know what…
Understanding the types of custody in Arizona is essential to setting goals and pursuing the outcome you desire in child custody and divorce proceedings. Arizona courts grant two types of custody to divorced parents. Legal custody gives a parent the authority to make crucial decisions regarding a child’s education, health…
Each year, about 1.4 million U.S. couples go through the divorce process. While some divorcing spouses emerge from the process in a fairly good position, others face financial and legal headaches that may last for years. Why the difference? Not all couples take the time to learn about and avoid…
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…
The decision to dissolve a marriage is not an easy one to make, but in some cases, it may be the best course of action. If you have decided that divorce is the right solution to your marital difficulties, you should first ensure that you meet the legal requirements to file….
Arizona distributes wrongful death compensation among the victim’s surviving spouse, children, and parents or guardians. Compensation may also be treated as an asset of the estate. The amount each person gets is based on the value of their losses or the victim’s will, if they left one. Table of ContentsWhat…
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a court order entered in a divorce, separation, or child support lawsuit. Its purpose is to ensure that a portion of a spouse’s retirement accounts is used for child support, spousal support, or equitable marital property division. A retirement plan administrator must comply…
In Arizona, a custodial parent wishing to move with their child out of state or more than 100 miles away within the state must provide written notice of their plans to the other parent. They must give this notice within 45 days of the proposed move. The noncustodial parent has…
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