On average, a single custodial parent in Arizona or elsewhere in the country is owed less than $500 per month in child support. This was one of the findings from the "January 2016 Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support" report. It is released by the...
Advocacy groups have long claimed that child support systems in Arizona and around the country are disproportionately harsh on poor fathers, and these arguments are supported by research from the Urban Institute. According to the think tank, fathers who report no...
Many fathers in Arizona fear being separated from their children if their current relationship comes to an end. While they may be more than satisfied to move on from a romantic relationship that is no longer working, the thought of being separated from their children...
When the topic of divorce rears its ugly head, one of the first things to come up is invariably child custody. Wanting what’s best for your children is one of the most important values for a good parent to have. The custody and wellbeing of a child that has not yet...
Some Arizona parents who are raising their children alone may not understand what it means to be a custodial parent in the eyes of the law. In situations in which one parent is willfully uninvolved and the other parent is raising the child by himself or herself, the...
The assets of business owners or partners in Arizona generally represent marital property when they seek divorce. As a community property state, the law requires equal division of marital property. For this reason, someone entering the divorce process needs to...
It’s the time of year that kids tend to get antsy at school. With the beautiful weather, who can blame them for wanting to be outside? With summer vacations close at hand, all parents are making arrangements for their children at summer daycare, classes, and...
Every divorce involving children is difficult. Even when parents still respect and care for one another, dividing into two homes can be incredibly upsetting.To minimize the negative impact this could have, especially on the children, some parents are opting for...
If you inherit or stand to inherit property and assets after the death of a loved one, you may wonder what claim, if any, a spouse may have to these items. If you end up facing divorce, will your spouse be able to take a portion of the funds? Since your family gifted...
Child custody concerns are understandably important for any parent, which is why it is necessary for parents to understand how to protect their rights. In general, child custody is determined based on what is in the best interest of the child. There are different...