When you get divorced, dividing assets is one of the major steps you have to take. For those without children, it is perhaps the most important step. Unfortunately, people sometimes want to keep their spouses from getting what they deserve, so they look for ways to...
You’ve always been particular about who watches your children, but your ex-spouse isn’t quite so particular. Now that you’re divorced, you’re concerned that your ex will leave your child with a virtual stranger -- a nanny, a daycare service or a sitter -- during their...
Finding a fair way to split up your property is never easy during a divorce. In Arizona, community property laws will leave much of what you've acquired during your marriage vulnerable to division. Couples will need to either set their own property division terms or...
When parents of minor children get divorced, custody issues can get very complicated very fast -- especially when one or more of the kids seems to have a strong opinion about where they want to live. If you’ve hit an unexpected snag in your divorce because your child...
You don't need to have a biological connection to a child for your bond with them to be deep and meaningful. Stepparents can play an important role in the lives of children who have lost a parent and those whose parents are no longer in a relationship. You can be a...
Trying to work out everything when you end a marriage is challenging, especially if you have considerable assets. While most people want to make it as quick and easy as possible to get the divorce terms situated, there are some cases in which one party might try to...
Expanding your family isn't always easy. Waiting until later in life or having underlying health issues could make it hard for your family to naturally grow. Turning to medical professionals for help can increase your chances of successfully conceiving. In vitro...
Many noncustodial parents disagree with the way their co-parent uses child support funds. Some see their co-parents spend this money on extravagant personal items, luxury vacations or even drugs and alcohol. Often, these parents want to stop paying child support to...
People often want to “win” in their divorce, even though it is not a contest. Winning can take different forms depending on someone's priorities. Some parents try to punish their spouse by depriving them of time with their shared children. Others want to win by...
Many couples have children without getting married. Unfortunately, dads in these situations may lose their rights if their romance with the mother falls apart. Family courts in Arizona recognize that children need both parents to thrive. They no longer automatically...
