In general, when a child is born, there is usually little doubt about the identity of the mother. After all, she must be present at the child's birth. Fathers, on the other hand, aren't always present, for a variety of reasons. It is possible for a man to not know he...
Divorce is oftentimes a challenging process for a variety of reasons, including emotional challenges associated with the process, but a high-asset divorce can add elements of complexity to the divorce process other divorcing couples may not experience. Understanding...
Under Arizona law, various actions can be taken against parents for failure to pay child support. A certain process, however, is required to enforce a child support order. One method of enforcement is an income withholding order which may withhold current and back...
For many people, the marital home is an important piece of property. Buying a home is a major investment. It also has sentimental value for some. It may be where you raised your kids, celebrated holidays with loved ones and made other fond memories.These factors can...
Divorcing parents likely have a number of concerns to consider including what type of child custody arrangement will be best for their children. The family law court focuses on achieving what is in the best interests of the child in all circumstances related to child...
It’s a misconception to think that divorce involves only legal strategy. Our Arizona law firm recommends viewing divorce as a transition requiring both short-term and long-term planning. Accordingly, after filing a petition for divorce, we advise our clients to...
Divorce negotiations seem to focus first on issues like alimony, child support and child custody. If and when the discussion turns to property division, bigger items like the family house and personal property might dominate. Although specific legal procedures apply...
Blended families are a fact of life today. Gone are the days where the nuclear family is the norm and the practice of shared parenting has become more commonplace. Children easily adapt to interacting with multiple sets of parents and multifaceted relationships. It's...
Is there ever a good or bad time to file for divorce? The answer may surprise you. When a marriage is no longer satisfying, or is just downright bad, it may be tempting to cut and run as quickly as possible.Believe it or not, there are certain advantages to delaying...
When a non-custodial parent is unable or possibly unwilling to pay what the court has ordered, enforcement officials have options. Child support is intended to ensure that the custodial parent is not unfairly burdened with having to provide for all of the child's...