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...
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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...
Can one parent leave Arizona with their children post-divorce?
Arizona divorces often lead to major lifestyle changes. People move to new houses and start new relationships. If they share children with their spouses, they have to work out a parenting plan. It can be a very difficult process to negotiate an appropriate division of...
Understanding Orders of Protection in Arizona
In Arizona, there are at least 29 different laws that define acts of domestic violence. These laws cover a range of offenses, from felonies like child abuse or aggravated assault (which includes shooting, stabbing, and strangulation) to misdemeanors such as damage to...
Challenges of shared decision-making authority after divorce
When couples with children get divorced, they must determine what most people refer to as "custody" arrangements. Their parenting time arrangements define the schedule for when each parent is responsible for caretaking and where the children live accordingly. In most...
Why do many divorcing Arizona couples agree to mediation?
There are two well-known approaches to divorce in Arizona: traditional litigation and mediation. A traditional or "contested" divorce process may be appropriate in situations when spouses have disagreements about their children, their property division or child...
Three added nuances of a gray divorce
Divorce is never easy. Divorcing at an advanced age or after a lengthy marriage brings its own set of complications. An experienced family law attorney can help.
Orders of Protection Updates
by Benjamin Cunningham, Esq. In Arizona, there are at least 29 different laws that outline the actions a person can do that will meet the definition of Domestic Violence. These laws range from felonies like child abuse or aggravated assault (Shooting, Stabbing,...
Why Should I Have A Revocable Living Trust?
The purpose of this article is to answer some basic questions about revocable living trust instruments. A revocable living trust is a written document that sets forth your wishes as to how your assets will be managed during your lifetime and distributed after you pass...
Update estate planning documents during a divorce
There are many things to consider when undergoing or contemplating a divorce. If your marriage is coming to an end, it is vitally important to review an estate plan and make sure it reflects your current and future wishes. While the state may consider you to be...