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...
Tucson Family Law Blog
Can the court limit my parenting time because I’m in the military?
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...
Can my son’s ex keep me from seeing my grandchildren?
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....
I scheduled a vacation outside our parenting plan. What do I do?
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...
My ex is always late or denies my parenting time. What can I do?
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...
Money issues in a military divorce
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?...
Are there any court orders that apply during the divorce process?
Yes. There may be specific orders pertaining to your particular case, such as a temporary parenting order or a temporary order for spousal maintenance during the divorce. However, it’s important to know that there is a general court order, called a preliminary...
6 ideas for sharing the Halloween fun with your ex
Developing a solid parenting plan can take work and flexibility, and holidays can be especially difficult to manage. In many cases, both parents want to spend holiday time with the kids. As you consider your parenting plan, you’ll want to decide how to fairly share...
Help! My ex wants to move away with the children
After a divorce, it can be a challenge to co-parent effectively with your ex. It can become even more challenging if one parent decides to move away and take the kids with him or her. If your ex has said they want to move out of state, or more than one hundred miles...
5 considerations when valuing collectibles to divide in divorce
If you’re a collector, you may have to divide the value of your collection in your divorce. Whether it’s wine, coins, stamps, trading cards or other valuables, your collection could be considered part of the community estate. Even if you bought most of your collection...