Once you have decided to get divorced, you may naturally worry about how the process will impact your and your young children's futures. After all, in your mind, spending time with the children is far more valuable than any asset you have. The great news is that you...
Divorce has offered some Arizona parents a fresh start in life. Even though it has its benefits, ex-spouses who share custody of their children may still experience challenges related to co-parenting. However, there are a few ways parents can face these challenges...
Divorcing or separating parents in Arizona need to determine child custody. For much of the 20th century, family courts believed that children belonged with their mothers, and judges almost always granted full custody to mothers. Cultural changes in the past decades,...
Even when parents divorce on fairly amicable terms in Arizona, there's always the potential for co-parenting conflicts to arise. Disagreements sometimes involve differing parenting styles while other issues are more serious in nature. No matter what's at the heart of...
When a parent is denied visitation in Arizona, this experience is almost always devastating. Whether the denial originates from the court or a bitter ex-spouse, it can prove equally difficult to bear. At the same time, it can be easier to seek redress from an...
When parents in Arizona decide to get divorced, their children can get understandably upset. Children can be uncomfortable with drastic life changes, especially if these changes mean that they'll get to spend less time with the people they love the most. One of the...
Nearly all courts in Arizona base their child custody decisions on the best interests of the children involved. Many factors are used to determine which living situation caters to those interests, including parenting ability, consistency, the age of children and...
Most parents want whatever is best for their children, ahead of their own needs. However, if you're a parent who decides to divorce or to end your relationship, your definition of what is best for your kids may differ from your ex's. You might even find it difficult...
Couples who have children together but are splitting up may have to deal with the stresses of a child custody battle. In Arizona, this can be among the most trying parts of a divorce case. Even if the couple was never married, child custody and child support may have...
Parents in Arizona who are divorced from or were never married to the other parent of their child may wonder how child custody matters are handled when they live in different states. Across the country, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, or...