You’ve spent a great deal of time and energy coming to your decision to divorce. It wasn’t easy. Most people have strong feelings of duty to remain in their marriages. It is only when the marriage is truly broken to the point where it can’t be fixed that most people...
Tucson Family Law Blog
4 reasons you should legally establish paternity for your child
If you were not married at the time you gave birth, the father of your children has not been legally established under Arizona law. That could make things more difficult for you and your child, especially if your relationship goes sour. Voluntary agreements to provide...
2 Important steps for helping your kids adjust to your divorce
Most parents who go through divorce worry that the breakup of their marriage will negatively affect their children. The research on this is mixed, but much of it points out that it is the conflict, rather than the divorce itself, that can harm children. Parents can do...
Summer may have revealed a need to change your parenting order
It’s back-to-school time. For parents, that means major changes in schedule and focus. Kids aren’t just starting school, they’re reengaging in extra-curricular activities and reconnecting with friends, too. Ideally, your parenting order makes clear what everyone’s...
I’m a military parent. Is my parenting case covered by the SCRA?
Yes, if you are on or about to be on active duty. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects military service members from having to focus on civil legal matters while they are trying to do their military duty. The SCRA is a law meant to protect service...
My spouse has asked for a divorce. What do I do?
Whether it came as a shock or somewhat of a relief, getting the news that your spouse wants a divorce is never easy. It can turn your life upside-down. It can seem like everything you’ve built together is going to fall apart. It can feel like the most profound...
What are the grounds for divorce in a covenant marriage?
When you entered into a covenant marriage, you assumed that marriage would last for a lifetime. You both agreed to marry thoughtfully, get premarital counseling and to go to marital counseling – and take other reasonable steps – to resolve your difficulties. Despite...
3 reasons a prenuptial agreement might be unenforceable in Arizona
There are good reasons to get a prenup – a prenuptial agreement, especially if you have significant assets or have children from a previous relationship. You have interests you need to protect in the event your marriage ends in divorce. It’s simply a matter of risk...
Do step-parents have any legal rights over their step-kids?
After a divorce or permanent breakup, most people plan to enter into a new romantic relationship at some point. There are many coparenting challenges that may arise during the period of dating, but what about when a new partner has been chosen? What rights and...
Can I get a protective order if my ex is stalking me?
Generally, yes. Stalking is more than just annoying. It can be quite serious in itself and may predict future violence. In Arizona, stalking is among the things that may justify a domestic violence order of protection or an injunction against harassment. Stalking is...