As a parent, you know that raising children brings constant change. Just as your parenting style evolves, your estate plan should adapt to your family's changing needs. Creating a flexible estate plan allows you to protect your children's future while maintaining...
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What makes a Collaborative Divorce different?
Many people want to cooperate during divorce, but their emotions get the better of them. It can be hard to remain calm at the end of a marriage, especially as people start considering the practical implications of this major change. Some people battle their way...
How stepparents secure approval to adopt their stepchildren
A stepparent adoption can help solidify the relationship when a person marries someone with children from previous relationships, particularly if the children's other biological parent is unwilling or unable to be a part of their lives. A stepparent adoption extends...
What’s the difference between sole and joint legal decision making authority?
Divorce can be an emotionally taxing process for everyone involved, especially when children are part of the equation. One of the most challenging aspects parents face is determining who will make important decisions regarding their children's upbringing. Legal...
Preparing to resolve property division concerns during mediation
Dividing property during a divorce can be one of the most challenging aspects of the process. Mediation offers a cooperative and cost-effective way to resolve these concerns without the stress of litigation. By preparing in advance, both spouses can approach mediation...
How a prenuptial agreement could help strengthen a marriage
Prenuptial agreements once carried a significant amount of stigma. Many people viewed them as a sign that one or both spouses was entering the marriage without the intent to fully commit - planning for divorce, so to speak. Decades of research about divorce have...
3 solutions for debts in an Arizona divorce
Thanks to the community property statute on the books, asset division in an Arizona divorce can be relatively simple. Spouses typically have to divide their property evenly. Any income earned during the marriage and any assets acquired with that income are subject to...
Older children in Arizona need to grant their consent for adoption
Adoption is the process that creates a legal parent-child relationship between individuals who are not biologically related. In Arizona, the adoption process involves several legal steps to prioritize the child's best interests. One important consideration is whether...
What happens to retirement savings in an Arizona divorce?
Individuals preparing to file for divorce in Arizona or who were served by their spouses are often quite anxious about the future. Many people don't know what to expect during the property division process. Plenty of misinformation circulates about community property...
Protecting your child’s inheritance from a potential divorce
Whether your adult child is in a serious relationship or not, it’s never too early to bring up the subject of prenuptial agreements – especially if you plan to leave them considerable assets when you pass away. People who marry when they’re in their 20s or even later...