If you live in Arizona, the answer is when they turn 18. While some states allow children of a certain age to decide who they wish to live with, Arizona does not allow for a child to make the decision, regardless of the child’s...
Read MoreThe length of time that a parent must pay child support, or a parent can receive child support, varies by state. So it is extremely important that one look to the applicable state’s law when addressing this issue. Tennessee’s...
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I am asked is “what is the smartest thing I can do to survive my divorce and be successful in my new life?” Even though the facts of every divorce are personal and vary dramatically, there is...
Read MoreYou may have heard that the best interest of the minor child is used to determine parenting time for a minor child, but what does it mean to say that a court will make the decision based on the “best interest” of the child? In...
Read MoreDivorce cases involve some of the most personal and important aspects of a person’s life. Information regarding your spouse, your children, your money, and your job are all very personal. It is only human nature to want to keep...
Read MoreWhen I first heard the term “conscious uncoupling” during Gwyneth Paltrow’s divorce I thought “that’s so Hollywood”. However, the more I thought about it the more it made sense. If more divorcing parents could follow the famous...
Read MoreYou may have heard the word “Custody” or “Legal Custody” used in connection with a parent’s right to make decisions concerning education (such as school choice), medical decisions (such as whether a child will receive certain...
Read MoreParenting time can be one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. Deciding which parent sees the children, how much and under what circumstances can be a very tricky and emotionally charged effort. As part of any divorce...
Read MorePapers are filed, the dissolution action is pending before the Court, and you may think you are on your way to living separate and apart from the other person for the rest of your lives. Don’t start changing the keys on the door...
Read MoreMany times the thought of going to court to resolve issues pending in your divorce is frightening. Accordingly, it makes sense, prior to going to court, to at least attempt to mediate your dissolution matter and resolve as many...
Read MoreFor most people, once their divorce is final they are done with the divorce process and the legal aspects of their case. But this may not be true for everyone. When there are minor children involved, there might be unanticipated...
Read MoreWe recently posted a blog regarding how to make your divorce quick and painless in Arizona. There are some differences in Tennessee. This blog provides an overview of the divorce process in Tennessee. Understanding the process...
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