• posted: Sep. 20, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Divorce
• financial independence

Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, may be available in a divorce in Arizona. It is intended to be temporary — providing financial support for a spouse who requires time, Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• grandparent visitation,  in loco parentis,  visitation petition

Arizona recognizes the rights of grandparents and certain other people to child visitation in certain circumstances. However, these rights are in no way automatic. The person seeking visitation must petition Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• covenant marriage

Like other states, Arizona authorizes uncontested divorce. Known as “divorce by consent decree,” it does not require proving either spouse is at fault for the breakdown of the marriage. There Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• modification order

Parenting time, also known as visitation, is a privilege granted to divorced or separated parents who do not have sole custody of their children. A parenting plan is approved by Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• capital gains,  high net worth divorce,  undisclosed assets

While there is no precise definition, a high net worth divorce usually involves a couple with property having an equity value in excess of $1 million. Due to the size, Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Custody
• long distance parenting,  relocation

Arizona permits people with minor children to relocate far away from the other parent, subject to certain requirements and limitations. Or there may be situations where the non-custodial parent moves Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Custody
• child's best interests

Child custody cases are often emotionally charged and contentious. Custody disputes involve two issues — each parent’s decision-making authority and parenting time with the child. If the parties cannot come Read More

• posted: May 30, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.

Parents can argue over legal decision-making and visitation issues long after a divorce is finalized, and the children are sometimes drawn into the conflict. Naturally, infants and toddlers have no Read More

• posted: May 01, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• what to do

Divorcing your spouse is a life-changing event and you shouldn’t go into it without careful thought and preparation. If you or your spouse are likely to file for divorce, taking Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.

Divorce can be particularly difficult for a couple’s children. The stable home environment and loving relationships they have experienced are suddenly upended and the future seems uncertain. The effect on Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• 60 day waiting period

When your marriage breaks down, it might be tempting to rush through divorce in order to end the tensions and conflicts and start a new chapter in your life. In Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• 90 day residency requirement,  legal separation,  living apart

Divorce is not the only option for spouses whose marriage is at the breaking point. Arizona law also recognizes legal separation. Divorce and separation are both court proceedings in which Read More

• posted: Jan. 01, 2022
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• support calculations

After a divorce, each parent’s obligation to support their children continues. Generally, child support is paid to the parent with whom the child lives, but if parenting time is shared, Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2021
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• 100 miles,  child relocation statute

People may choose to relocate for any number of reasons after a divorce— such as to get a better job, to further their education or to be close to loved Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2021
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
• collaborative divorce,  mediation

If you and your spouse have reached a mutual decision to end your marriage — and there are no disputes concerning property division, child custody or support — you may Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2021
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.

A premarital agreement — also known as a “prenup” — is a contract providing in advance for how property and debts will be distributed in case of a divorce. This Read More