Both parents will play important roles in the life of a new baby. Even if their relationship with each other ends, they will still have responsibilities to the child. Shared custody is an expectation in modern divorces or when unmarried couples with children break up....
Year: 2021
Are the holidays the reason why divorce inquiries spike in January?
For years now, there has been a strong correlation between the start of a new year and a sudden spike in divorce filings. Many family law attorneys see a massive uptick in consultations for people considering divorce in January every year. Although people can and do...
Do you have to give up your retirement in divorce?
If you are going through a divorce now, one of the things that might be on your mind is how you’re going to divide your retirement income. You may not want to divide your retirement at all, or you may be ready to split it in a way that is fair to you and your spouse....
Tips for protecting your kids if you share custody with an addict
Maybe your spouse already had a substance abuse problem when you got married, but you believed they would seek treatment or keep things under control. Perhaps they successfully hid their addiction from you until after you already had children together. Living with an...
Is your parenting plan ready for the holiday season?
With your children back in school and your divorce underway or imminent, you will soon need to make big decisions about how you share parenting time with your ex. For many families, creating the basic standards for custody won't be that difficult. Parents often agree...
A postnuptial agreement can save a marriage or simplify divorce
Almost everyone has a basic understanding of prenuptial agreements, but far fewer people know about postnuptial agreements. Both documents serve similar purposes, even if couples sign them at different points in their relationships. Marital agreements help establish...
It may help to tell the teacher about an upcoming divorce
If you and your spouse are getting divorced this year, you absolutely do not have to tell your child’s teacher. You can keep it to yourself. It’s no one’s business but your own. That being said, if you’re looking out for your child’s best interests, it can be wise to...
Three divorce mistakes to avoid
Divorce is bound to be difficult, but there are certain things people do to make it even worse than it needs to be. If you are going through divorce and want to spare yourself unnecessary grief, stress and expense, here are three divorce mistakes to avoid: Setting...
Back to school? As the summer ends, prepare for custody changes
The summer is often a difficult time for single parents, because they have to go to work while still being able to make time to care for their children. This may require a new schedule at work or the help of a daycare or babysitter. Many parents love the summer months...
Does legal custody affect your right to parenting time?
If you have kids and you get divorced in Arizona, the courts will have to split up your parental rights and responsibilities. Each parent can receive a portion of both legal and physical custody. Legal custody involves your right to make important decisions about...