My ex-girlfriend and I have a daughter together. I have been involved in her life and have been paying child support. Now, my ex has to move to another state. What happens to my rights as a father? You need a parenting order from the court before you can object A...
Having the right insurance is crucial. If disaster strikes, it can cover your losses and keep you from having a financial meltdown. It’s also useful when you need to be able to guarantee you’ll meet your financial obligations. If you’re getting a divorce, you may...
If you’re considering divorce but are waiting until after the holidays before you file, you are not alone. Many people plan on filing for divorce in January. While you wait, however, there are a few things you can get done that will make the process easier once you do...
When you file for divorce, one of the main issues is the division of your marital property. For most people, retirement savings make up a significant portion of their assets. How do you divide these fairly – and why is a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO)...
It has become a point of contention among many coparents who share parental decision-making authority. Should we vaccinate our child? As you may know, the CDC has approved the Pfizer vaccine regimen for kids as young as 5. Approvals for older kids came earlier this...
No. Although military service often includes periods where you can’t keep to your usual parenting schedule, Arizona courts can’t hold this against you when determining how much parenting time you will usually get. Instead, the courts will generally allow a temporary...
After a divorce, it would be ideal in most cases if the children could still spend time with their grandparents and extended family. Unfortunately, some parents don’t want that contact. In some cases, grandparents or can be completely cut off from their grandchildren....
Sometimes, life doesn’t go exactly according to plan. This can be especially true for families, with all the events, groups, extracurricular activities and other things you have to schedule. What if you have a parenting order in place but you want to schedule...
Your parenting order is a court order. Both parties are legally required to follow it until and unless it is modified by the court. If your children’s other parent routinely denies all or part of your parenting time for no good cause, your family law attorney can file...
If you are considering divorce and either you or your spouse is in the military, you have probably wondered how military pay is divided and how spousal maintenance and child support are determined. How do you handle the money issues in a military divorce in Arizona?...