Frequent readers of our blog know just how problematic divorces can get, especially when hurt feelings and strong emotions turn even the simplest of separations into a contentious battle. Many couples here in Arizona know this sentiment all too well and also know that...
Did you know that January has taken on an unofficial nickname? "Divorce month" is just weeks away, with holiday celebrations to look forward to (or dread) between now and then.Holidays can be an emotional time of year, both in positive and negative ways. For some, it...
Once a woman becomes pregnant, does she lose the right to relocate? A judge on the east coast thought so when he ruled against the mother of Bode Miller's child at a child custody hearing. The judge awarded custody of the pair's son to Miller. An appellate court...
Most Arizona families understand the need to be adequately prepared for a disaster. Media coverage of large-scale natural disasters has led many Americans to consider if their own preparation are sufficient to ensure that their family could weather such a challenge....
In the past, the public has watched celebrity divorces or divorces of the extremely wealthy drag on and on. In somewhat of a refreshing change, the extremely wealthy Rupert Murdoch and his estranged wife Wendi have come to a divorce settlement relatively quickly and...
Legal repercussions of domestic violence can be severe, involving incarceration and required counseling or drug and alcohol treatment. But for parents, there is a special, more emotional level of severe. A domestic violence incident can have consequences on a mother...
The headline might sound like a ridiculous question. Of course, that depends on one's parenting beliefs, as well as the details behind the odd incident involving the well-being of a 4-year-old boy.It is an out-of-state family law case that has ignited a defamation...
In our previous post we shared the finding that divorce might be "contagious," according to a long-term study. Basically, those who have friends, family or friends of friends and family who get divorced are more likely to consider and get divorced...
Do you have a divorced friend or family member? Chances are that you do, though that depends on where you come from and your background. Based on the findings of a Brown University study, if you do know someone who's divorced, then you might be divorced as...
The title of the hit reality TV program alone, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" says a lot. The Kardashians have become a pop culture phenomenon in the past decade. Kim isn't the only star in her family. Her so-called "momager" Kris Jenner has success and stardom all...