Posted by Marlene Pontrelli | Aug 9, 2019 | Dickinson Wright, Divorce, DW Family Focus Blog, Family Law, Marlene Pontrelli
Do I have to get divorced in the same state I was married in? No. Regardless of where you were married, you may seek a divorce in Arizona if the jurisdictional requirements of residency are met and the marriage is not considered...
Read MorePosted by Marlene Pontrelli | Aug 2, 2019 | Dickinson Wright, Divorce, DW Family Focus Blog, Family Law, Marlene Pontrelli, Robert Schwartz
It is the policy of the State of Arizona that, absent contrary evidence, the child should have “substantial, frequent, meaningful and continuing parenting time with both parents.” The court will always look to the best interest...
Read MorePosted by Marlene Pontrelli | Jul 26, 2019 | Dickinson Wright, Divorce, DW Family Focus Blog, Family Law, Marlene Pontrelli, Robert Schwartz
Arizona does not use the word “custody” in making decisions about a minor child. Instead, Arizona uses the terms legal decision-making and parenting time to better define what a court must do in deciding issues related to a...
Read MorePosted by Marlene Pontrelli | Jul 19, 2019 | Dickinson Wright, DW Family Focus Blog, Family Law, marital residence, Marlene Pontrelli, Robert Schwartz
Neither party is required to leave the marital residence during the divorce unless a court orders one party to leave. If you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement regarding which of you will leave the residence during the...
Read MorePosted by Marlene Pontrelli | Jul 12, 2019 | Dickinson Wright, Divorce, DW Family Focus Blog, Family Law, Marlene Pontrelli, Robert Schwartz
Two questions that often get asked in custody cases are what weight does the child’s preference have in a custody case, and how can I demonstrate to the judge that I have been the primary care provider. The preference of your...
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