The answer to this question varies by state. There is usually a statute or rule of law directly on point that gives a clear answer. But there are a number of other court decisions and laws that can affect the answer and make it...
Read MoreYou have just come from your lawyer’s office and now wonder whether you really understood everything that was being said. There are special terms used throughout a divorce proceeding that you will hear, and often times as...
Read MoreWhile having two parents who live not only in the same state, but within a reasonable driving distance from each other is ideal, this may not always be possible. Sometimes a move out of state is necessary due to employment,...
Read MoreA substantially equal parenting time is in effect, and bags are packed. The only problem is that your child is refusing to get into the car to start their parenting time with the other parent. Now what? If your child is...
Read MoreArizona Family Courts, like all courts dealing with the trauma and fluid emotions surrounding the break-up of families, constantly grapple with the issue of where to draw the line when it comes to resolving parenting disputes...
Read MoreSelling your home is a big decision. To help you decide what is right for you, ask yourself these questions: What will be the impact (positive or negative) on my children if the home is sold? Can I afford to stay in the house...
Read MoreIf 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...
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