When parents in Arizona decide to get divorced, their children can get understandably upset. Children can be uncomfortable with drastic life changes, especially if these changes mean that they'll get to spend less time with the people they love the most. One of the...
Month: January 2019
Introduction to the child’s best interest standard
Nearly all courts in Arizona base their child custody decisions on the best interests of the children involved. Many factors are used to determine which living situation caters to those interests, including parenting ability, consistency, the age of children and...
Will my ex or I be allowed to relocate with my child?
Most parents want whatever is best for their children, ahead of their own needs. However, if you're a parent who decides to divorce or to end your relationship, your definition of what is best for your kids may differ from your ex's. You might even find it difficult...
The rich take a different approach to divorce
Jeff Bezos and his wife had assets worth about $137 billion at the time that they announced their divorce. Therefore, their divorce is going to look different than the ones most Arizona residents might go through. The most important question that will need to be...
Parents should remove emotions when it comes to custody disputes
Couples who have children together but are splitting up may have to deal with the stresses of a child custody battle. In Arizona, this can be among the most trying parts of a divorce case. Even if the couple was never married, child custody and child support may have...
National laws regulate states’ handling of child custody matters
Parents in Arizona who are divorced from or were never married to the other parent of their child may wonder how child custody matters are handled when they live in different states. Across the country, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, or...