When people with children consider divorce, it is always with some hesitation. After all, so many sources have told us that divorce can be emotionally devastating for children.The truth is that kids do get through divorce, often very well. That said, there are...
Month: February 2020
Divorcing from a high-conflict personality? How to tell
Some people are inherently adversarial. They have almost a preoccupation with blaming other people for whatever problems arise. Or, they make everything about themselves by throwing a tantrum and making you pay to resolve it. These people are referred to as...
When do you have to legally establish a child’s paternity?
In Arizona, the law assumes that the child of a married woman belongs to her spouse, but this is not always the case. When it is not, the parents need to establish legal paternity. This could be necessary, for example, when: The mother is not married The mother's...
Now your divorce is final. Some steps you may still need to take
Whether you negotiated a divorce agreement or went to trial, your divorce isn't finalized in Arizona until the judge issues a divorce decree. This contains your agreements and orders about property division, each parent's legal decision-making authority, parenting...
Is your children’s other parent planning on moving away?
There are special rules in Arizona if one parent wants to move away with a child. Generally, when both parents share legal decision-making authority and substantially the same parenting time, the moving parent is expected to give 45 days' notice before either: Moving...
Can you change your parenting order in Arizona?
Yes, under certain circumstances. In Arizona and in most states, legal decision-making authority and parenting time are decided in the child's best interests. What that means in a specific case is generally determined by weighing relevant factors.What are legal...
What should you expect in a military divorce?
If you or your spouse is in the military, you may have wondered whether your divorce will be more complicated than others. There are certainly differences to consider, but the same main issues need to be decided: Division of property and debt Child custody Child...