It is universally recognized that litigating legal decision making, parenting time or other parenting issues can be harmful to the development of children. Litigation involving minor children, especially high conflict and...
Read MoreI recently had lunch with a non-lawyer friend who, like me, has been married over 30 years (34 years for me; 31 for him). He was having some doubts about long-term marriage and found it odd that a divorce attorney (like me)...
Read MoreSo you’ve gone through a divorce. You have survived the mental anguish of the process and a court order has been entered regarding custody and parenting time. Eventually, life has settled back down, you and your ex-spouse are...
Read MoreAs part of any divorce proceeding, it is possible to obtain exclusive possession of the former marital residence if circumstances indicate that there are safety concerns. However, if you are not ready to file for divorce, talk...
Read MoreLitigation of any kind can be expensive, and a divorce is no exception. The good news is that there are many ways that you can help control the expense. Here are 10 tips for reducing the expenses of your divorce. Put It in...
Read MoreDo 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 MoreIt 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 MoreArizona 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 MoreNeither 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 MoreTwo 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...
Read MoreDivorce can be a stressful and emotionally draining time. However, knowing when and how to communicate with your legal team can help to alleviate some of the stress. Here are a few tips for ways to best communicate with your...
Read MoreA common misperception arises as to when child support amounts change. As a general rule, parents are required to exchange tax returns each year during the period of time that child support is owed. Doing so and keeping an eye...
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