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What Expenses Does Child Support Cover in Arizona?

In Arizona as in other states, child support is designed to ensure that children receive the financial resources they need to maintain a standard of living comparable to what they Read More

How is “Pet Custody” Decided in an Arizona Divorce?

Determining who gets the family pets can be a surprisingly emotional and contentious issue in a divorce. While many people view their pets as family members, pets are considered personal Read More

Applying Arizona’s Guidelines for Calculating Spousal Maintenance

In Arizona, spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony, is financial support that one spouse may be ordered to pay after a divorce to the other spouse who may not be Read More

Making a Convincing Case for Modifying Spousal Maintenance

In Arizona, spousal maintenance (alimony) may be modified under certain conditions if either party can demonstrate a significant and ongoing change in circumstances. Courts do not allow changes to alimony Read More

When Can a Child Decide Who to Live With After a Divorce?

When parents go through a divorce, a question usually arises over where their children will live primarily. In Arizona, this is known as parenting time. Whether or not the parents Read More

A Premarital Agreement Can Help Keep a Marriage Healthy

Premarital agreements — popularly known as prenups — are usually associated with protecting a spouse’s assets in the event of divorce. However, they also offer benefits throughout the course of Read More

Protecting Business Ownership Interests During a Divorce

Business interests are assets that require special treatment in a divorce. Arizona follows a community property system, which means that most assets acquired during a marriage are deemed equally owned Read More

Building a Strong Case for Shared Parenting Time in Arizona

When parents in Arizona go through a divorce, determining custody arrangements is often one of the most challenging aspects of the process. Courts aim to make decisions that align with Read More

Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce in Arizona

Filing for divorce is a significant life decision that involves careful planning and consideration. Before taking any legal steps, it's important to assess whether divorce is truly the best option Read More

What to Do if a Parent Shirks Employment to Lower Child Support

Determining child support obligations is a critical aspect of divorce proceedings. The state has set child support guidelines that help calculate the appropriate amount based on each parent's income, assets Read More

How Divorcing Parents Can Share College Expenses

In Arizona, child support generally ends when a child reaches the age of 18 or until high school graduation. That means that the costs of a college education are not Read More

Dividing Ownership of the Family Home in a Divorce

The family home often stands as the single most valuable asset a couple owns, making its division a critical issue in a divorce. Under Arizona’s community property laws, assets acquired Read More

Relocating Long-Distance While Under a Child Custody Order

When a custodial parent in Arizona wishes to relocate with their children, various legal constraints are in place to protect the rights of both parents and the best interests of Read More

Adjusting Child Support Payments Based on Parenting Time

In Arizona, child support payments are determined by state guidelines that take into account each parent’s income and the amount of time each parent spends with their child. This system Read More

The Complexity and Challenges of High-Net-Worth Divorce

A high-net-worth divorce generally means the spouses have more than $1 million in liquid assets at stake. As such, it presents unique and intricate challenges that distinguish it from divorces Read More

When Can a Third Party Be Awarded Child Custody or Visitation in Arizona?

Arizona law generally presumes that awarding child custody — formally known as legal decision-making authority — to one or both parents best serves the child's physical, psychological, and emotional needs. Read More

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