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...
Tucson Family Law Blog
The risk of domestic violence is rising. Do you need help?
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...
Dividing holidays and school breaks in your parenting plan
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...
Should you deactivate your social media before your divorce?
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...
5 things that can be good about divorce
Would getting a divorce ruin your life? Many people who get divorced end up happier and more satisfied than they were during the marriage. After all, if you’re thinking about divorce, there are serious problems in your marriage. While going through a divorce can be...
When is alimony awarded in Arizona?
Spousal maintenance, commonly known as “alimony,” is not appropriate in every divorce. It is generally awarded only while one spouse is unable to be self-sufficient. In those situations, the court can award spousal maintenance in an amount and for a period of time it...
Divorce experts you might need if you have significant assets
In a contested divorce, you may need the court to determine how to divide your assets. Assuming you and your divorcing spouse cannot agree, you will need to obtain a valuation of the assets you plan to divide. You may also wish to analyze your income and expenses or...
Your divorce can be done discreetly and at a reasonable cost
When it comes to more affluent clients’ divorces, there are several important concerns. First, you want to be sure your divorce attorney understands how to divide complex assets, such as family businesses and professional practices. Next, can the process be handled at...
Do you have the right to visitation with your grandchild?
Some parental decisions profoundly affect the children involved. Has your son- or daughter-in-law refused to allow you to see your grandchildren? This is especially common in these situations: Your child has died and their spouse opposes grandparent visitation Your...
In the military and getting divorced? The family care plan
If you have children and you’re in the military, you could be required to have a “family care plan.” This is a document that designates who will care for your children while you are on temporary duty, engaged in extended training, deployed, involuntarily recalled or...