There are several ways for divorcing couples to approach the end of their marriage. In some cases, they might already have a written agreement clearly establishing how they intend to share property and parental rights with each other. Other times, they have to make...
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...
Trusts can play an important role in estate planning partially because they help to manage and distribute assets according to a grantor’s wishes in ways that allow for greater control than asset distribution via a will. Different trusts offer different benefits, and...
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...
There are many different ways for people to approach the divorce process. Some couples don't plan ahead and let their emotions dictate their actions. They employ a scorched-earth approach in which they fight over every last detail. They may end up in family court,...
Individuals who engage in estate planning often have specific wishes they hope to achieve. For example, they may want to leave as much property as possible for a spouse, child or grandchild. Many people dream of their resources having a positive impact on their loved...
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common to protect the separate interests of partners who are planning to get married. This document can serve a number of functions, including designating which assets are subject to being divided if the spouses get a divorce or...
Some people preparing for divorce fantasize about vindication in family court. They imagine a judge chastising their spouse for their failings throughout the marriage or their misconduct in the early stages of divorce negotiations. Those with intense feelings about...
A stepparent adoption can be a beautiful and loving way to show a child how much they matter to the adults in their life. The stepparent who has begun fulfilling a parental role might decide that they would prefer to remove the prefix from their title. A stepparent...
An Arizona estate plan typically includes documents that dictate a person’s wishes for distribution of their property after their death, such as a Last Will and Testament or Living Trust. However, the most thorough and useful estate plans typically also include...
