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...
You want to take your kids on a Spring Break trip. This seems simple enough, and thousands of other parents will be doing the same. Here’s the catch: You’re divorced and you share custody with your ex. Do you need to tell them about your plans? What does your custody...
Your divorce wasn’t easy, and the custody issues were tough to handle -- but you thought you finally had a workable agreement in place. Then, your ex-spouse got involved with a new partner who is now living in the same house as your children. Is it time to head back...
Shared custody or co-parenting is typically the preferred outcome for parents with minor children going through a divorce. Given that the Arizona family courts focus on the best interests of the children, protecting both parents' relationships is a priority except in...
You’ve heard that the winter months are the time of year when divorce cases spike. Since you’ve been thinking about filing for divorce for a while, this catches your attention. Are you really more likely to end your marriage in the winter? Why it happens It is true...
When Arizona couples decide to end their marriages, anger, sadness and other intense emotions often overwhelm practical decision-making on how to proceed. When a relationship becomes contentious, it’s not unusual to want to have your day in court, especially if you’ve...
A couple’s separation is not always a precursor to divorce. Sometimes, they will decide on a “trial separation” when one or both spouses feels that they need time apart to get some space and perspective. Trial separations can follow a traumatic event, like the...
