If you have good reason to fear your ex may harm or neglect your children, there may be a chance to change your parenting order. However, doing this is only allowed on a very limited basis. In general, you have to wait a year since your last parenting order was issued...
Month: March 2021
Do unmarried fathers naturally have parental rights in Arizona?
No. Arizona law requires unmarried parents to establish paternity in a legal proceeding before the father has any parenting rights. You can sign an acknowledgement of paternity, which will institute a child support obligation, but an acknowledgement of paternity alone...
What happens when one parent denies the other’s parenting rights?
After a divorce or parenting case, it is usual for each parent to have a share of the total time available with the children. This share is called their “parenting time.” A court order for parenting time is just that – a court order. Once it is in place, the parents...
Considering tax implications during asset division in divorce
Dividing your property and debts in a divorce is a complex task, in most cases. In Arizona, most of the assets and debts you accrue during a marriage are considered part of your community property as a couple. Once you have determined what is included in the community...
When can I change my name in Arizona?
In general, it’s relatively easy to change your name in Arizona. You can do so as long as it would not affect the rights of another person, such as a creditor. It can easily be done as part of a divorce. According to Arizona law, you can resume your original,...
How are college expenses handled in divorce?
The cost of college has never been higher, but most parents still want to give their kids the option of getting a degree. Yet, although about four in 10 marriages end in divorce, many parents don’t have a plan for how to pay for college on their own. Unfortunately,...