Yes. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides a variety of temporary protections for active duty service members, some of which apply to divorce. In general, civil court proceedings like divorce and child custody will be delayed while you are on active...
An independent parenting evaluation may be performed in certain divorce and child custody cases. The court may order an evaluation, or the parties may agree to have one completed. This occurs most often in cases where the parents can’t come to any agreement about the...
In Arizona, divorce is officially called “dissolution of marriage,” and only a court can grant one. You can file for divorce in Arizona as long as at least one spouse has lived in the state (or been stationed in Arizona as a member of the armed forces) for 90 days....
No. There are several options for how to divide your home in divorce. Assuming you live in Arizona, your home is probably community property that must be divided equitably. This is generally true even if only one spouse’s name is on the title. You should discuss your...
Let’s face it. We’ve all been waiting for 2021. Even in an ordinary year, January is a time for new beginnings. We put behind the prior year’s frustrations and woes. We make new year’s resolutions. For many people, January is a good time to explore divorce. The...
The holidays can be a tough time when you’re struggling in your marriage. You want to set aside your differences and make the holiday season fun. You don’t want to ruin things for the children. Yet this time of year, many people are beginning to think about divorce....
It’s absolutely essential to many people. They can’t imagine a future without their pets. Worse, they may fear that their divorcing spouse would not be as committed to their care as they themselves would be. The feelings of the children are engaged. How are pets...
The pandemic had already emboldened domestic abusers. Everyone is stressed, and that stress puts the loved ones of abusive people at risk. The pandemic has also made it more difficult for family members to physically separate from their abusers. It can be harder to...
The holidays are an important time for both parents and children. When it comes to parents who are or will be subject to parenting orders, some decisions need to be made on how to share this time fairly. Legally, the schedule for holidays, vacations and school breaks...
Some attorneys recommend that all their clients deactivate all their social media accounts as soon as they file for divorce or file any family law petition. That is because their clients sometimes make indiscreet comments or posts on their social media, and those can...