Once parents have decided to end their marriage, their most pressing concern is often the well-being of their children. Many parents rightly worry that their decision to divorce will negatively impact the lives of their children. The good news is that divorce doesn't...
Many people believe that an inherent gender bias exists in the family court system and that mothers are heavily favored in custody disputes. While some states' practices seem to support this belief, Arizona has taken efforts to prevent gender bias. Courts in Arizona...
You and your spouse have decided to split up, and you must now tackle issues like the splitting of your assets and, even, alimony. However, your biggest concern is what will happen to your children. Navigating child custody in Arizona can understandably be...
Working with a co-parent after a divorce can have its challenges. Arizona co-parents may be interested in learning a few healthy co-parenting strategies to help them as they navigate this new world. Differences that led to a divorce can cause co-parents to use...
If a child is born to parents who are married, the mother's husband is assumed to be the father. However, if a child's parents are not married when a child is born, no such assumption is made. Instead, the father may sign a form acknowledging his paternity. By signing...
Most parents in Arizona and throughout the country are fit to raise their children. However, if a parent is deemed to be unfit, he or she could be denied custody or other rights to a son or daughter. In some cases, those rights may be terminated completely, and in the...
Breaking free from your marriage has been on your mind for months now, and you are finally moving forward with the process this year. However, one of your biggest concerns is losing the time you spend with your children. How exactly will you deal with child custody?...
For many Arizona parents of young children, the new year means purchasing a new calendar and throwing out the one from the previous year. However, before they do so, they may want to think twice. It could be helpful if their marriage is coming to an end.An old...
Globalization as well as the opportunity to work and study in other countries and have led to more "international" marriages. If two people from different countries separate after having children, custody issues could be quite complex. Individuals in Arizona may...
Parents in Arizona may want or need to transfer custody of their children to another party on a temporary basis. This could be because the parent becomes ill, doesn't have the financial resources to care for them or has just gone through a divorce. Generally speaking,...