Divorce is an emotional process, and it can be more difficult if you have children. If you have plans to divorce, one of your top concerns may be about custody and how your children will handle the changes in their lives. If you have not gone through a divorce...
If you find yourself struggling to adjust to life after a divorce, sometimes a change of scenery is all that you need to really get that fresh start you desire. Moving to a new neighborhood can be a way to do that after a difficult divorce. Sometimes, you want or need...
If you are a parent who shares custody, summer break may challenge you. In the midst of readjusting visitation schedules and trying to provide your child with a great summer, you may wonder how you can balance everything. Here are some tips to help you navigate...
Divorce can be hard on the young ones in your family. Fortunately, if you and your ex-spouse have decided to co-parent the kids, each of you can focus on their best interests. For an effective co-parenting relationship, however, you must also take steps to minimize...
The state of Arizona references specific standards for how the courts address custody, parenting time and decision-making. Known as the “best interests of the child” standards, these guidelines help judges determine the fitness of each parent seeking...
In the past, custody schedules often meant that children lived with their mothers after divorce, and their fathers would visit them or take them for the occasional weekend. In more recent times, there has been a shift to far more shared custody. Sometimes, this means...
Even from the very first conversation you have with your children about your divorce -- perhaps the one in which you inform them about what you and your spouse have decided -- you want to give them a chance to continue to ask questions as they arise. This can be hard...
Spending time with your children is one of the most important things that you can do. Even if you don't accomplish anything -- a major way that adults gauge how valuable their time was -- it still shows the children that you care and that you love them. Committing to...
Custody battles are often exhausting situations as parents work to make sure that they have adequate time with their children. Understanding Arizona laws may go a long way in ensuring that you know how to proceed in your fight for parental rights. Arizona follows the...
Every child custody case in Arizona is different with its own unique challenges. The key is to ensure the child's best interests are served. In some instances, the child will be turned over to a temporary guardian. Understanding temporary guardianship is key. There...