Even if Your Divorce Is Uncontested, You Should Have Counsel
- posted: Aug. 04, 2025
- Divorce
A divorce may be deemed uncontested when couples mutually decide to dissolve their marriage. Opting for this type of dissolution can be cheaper, quicker and less stressful and it allows Read More
How to Prepare Your Children for Your Divorce
- posted: Jul. 28, 2025
- Child Custody
Of all the challenges you face during a divorce, telling your children can be exceptionally difficult. They have come to rely on a protected, stable family environment and will naturally Read More
What a Parent Can Do if a Child Refuses Parenting Time
- posted: Jul. 21, 2025
- Parenting Time
Arizona law emphasizes the importance of both parents having meaningful relationships with their children. In a divorce, each spouse submits a proposed parenting plan and the court adopts one that Read More
Practical Steps to Prepare for Divorce
- posted: Jul. 14, 2025
- Divorce
Divorce is one of life’s most difficult transitions, bringing not only emotional strain but also significant financial and legal challenges. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but by taking thoughtful steps Read More
Costs Not Covered by Child Support in Arizona
- posted: Jul. 07, 2025
- Child Support
In Arizona, child support payments are intended to cover the basic financial needs of a child, which include expenses for food, clothing, shelter and routine medical care. The calculation of Read More
Property Division Issues in an Arizona Divorce
- posted: Jun. 30, 2025
- property division
Arizona is a community property state, which means that most property acquired by either spouse is subject to division during a divorce. However, unlike most community property states that require Read More
Using a Rule 69 Agreement for Effective Dispute Resolution in a Divorce
- posted: Jun. 23, 2025
- Divorce
Rule 69 agreements, as outlined in the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, provide a structured framework for resolving marital disputes outside of court. These agreements offer a less adversarial Read More
How Does Emancipation Affect a Parent’s Child Support Obligation?
- posted: Jun. 16, 2025
- Child Support
Emancipation is a legal process that allows a minor to gain independence from their parents or guardians. It effectively grants them the rights and responsibilities of an adult before reaching Read More
Deciding Whether “Birdnesting” Parenting Time Can Work for You
- posted: Jun. 09, 2025
- Child Custody
Birdnesting is a type of post-divorce arrangement that has gained popularity in recent years. The term is derived from the behavior of birds who take turns caring for their hatchlings. Read More
Filing an Arizona Divorce Against a Spouse Living in Another Country
- posted: Jun. 02, 2025
- Divorce
The term “international divorce” is sometimes used to describe a marriage dissolution when one spouse lives in the U.S. and the other resides in a foreign country. In fact, though, Read More
Tips for Maximizing Your Parenting Time After a Divorce
- posted: May 26, 2025
- Parenting Time
Arizona public policy is to encourage post-divorce arrangements in which children spend meaningful time with both parents. Unless they can agree on dividing parenting time, the spouses are required to Read More
What Happens if a Child Support Obligor Deliberately Reduces Income?
- posted: May 19, 2025
- Child Support
In an Arizona divorce, child support is calculated using the income shares model, which means it is based on the financial resources each parent could have allocated to the children Read More
How a Preliminary Injunction Protects Your Interests During a Divorce
- posted: May 12, 2025
- Divorce
In Arizona, a community property state, all assets acquired by either spouse during a marriage are deemed jointly owned and are typically divided equally in the event of a divorce. Read More
How Long Does an Arizona Contested Divorce Typically Take?
- posted: May 05, 2025
- Divorce
Arizona is a no-fault divorce state. Except for covenant marriages, neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing to file for divorce. They need only state that the marriage is "irretrievably broken" Read More
Dividing Child Care Expenses After a Divorce
- posted: Apr. 28, 2025
- Child custody
In Arizona, both parents are legally obligated to provide financial support for their children after a divorce. Typically, the non-custodial parent is responsible for making child support payments. However, the Read More
The Difficulties of Considering a Child’s Preferences in Custody Cases
- posted: Apr. 21, 2025
- Child custody
Child custody and parenting arrangements are among the most emotionally fraught aspects of a divorce. The breakdown of a family structure can deeply affect children, who are often caught in Read More