Readers of this blog may have heard about heard about a recent controversy centered on Arizona's Child Protective Services agency. Apparently, thousands of child abuse reports were not investigated, causing an upheaval of disapproval. As a result, Governor Jan Brewer...
Month: January 2014
January known for its increase in divorces
With 2014 underway, many Arizonans may be considering divorce. In fact, many have dubbed January "Divorce Month." An analysis conducted by FindLaw.com found that between 2008 and 2011, the number of American divorces typically spike in January, then peak in March....
Grandparents often seek custody rights due to parent addiction
Many older Arizonans dream of the day when they can kick back, relax and enjoy their free time. Yet, many of these older individuals are taking on a parental role, again. In fact, more than 2.5 million American grandparents have taken on the role of raising their...
More men seeking alimony from former spouse
Financial times can get tough after a divorce. This may be especially true when one spouse sacrificed his or her own career for the sake of caring for children or when the spouse's lifestyle was supported by the other spouse's higher income. To help ensure a divorcing...
Multi-state child custody issues can be complicated
Child custody disputes can often be hotly contested. While such a case can be difficult enough when it is between two individuals within the state of Arizona, it can be made much more complicated when the two parties seeking custody are located in different states....