Caring for a loved one with special needs may be a lifetime responsibility. Parents and other family members may need to continue to provide daily guidance and financial support for someone with special needs even after they become an adult. Individuals with disabling...
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...
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...
The process of separating finances can be one of the biggest hurdles for couples preparing for divorce in Arizona. The longer the marriage has lasted, the more intertwined the finances of the spouses will have become. Not only will they share property with each other,...
Each estate plan is as unique as the individual who is putting together their documents. People often talk about their family relationships and the distribution of their assets. They may try to convey something about their personal values to their beneficiaries and/or...
Grandparents in Arizona may find themselves serving in a parental role for a whole host of different reasons. Sometimes, a parent gets diagnosed with an illness or gets injured in an accident and is no longer physically capable of meeting the needs of their children...
Stepparents often grow very close to the children of their spouses and in some cases, may play a very similar role to that of a parent. Yet, however close a stepparent becomes with their stepchild, the relationship between them has limited legal protections. Family...
A power of attorney is one of the most valuable tools you can add to an estate plan. The basic principle involves transferring legal authority to a specific individual in a particular scenario in the event you cannot make decisions on your own. One such example is...
Business owners dedicate countless hours to building their empire and accumulating wealth. If a marriage is on the horizon, a prenuptial agreement with a soon-to-spouse may be a valuable tool for protecting a business entity in the event of divorce. Below are some key...
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.
