To comply with The Federal Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, Arizona was required to develop a formula for calculating Arizona child support. Every Phoenix Family Law attorney is required to familiarize themselves with this formula so they can effectively represent their clients in Arizona child custody cases. Because the formulas in each state are [...]
The holidays, time with family and friends have once against just wrapped up. Being divorced with kids through this time of year is especially rough for any divorced parent. Dividing up their shared custody and shuffling kids off for the holidays can become cumbersome for divorce lawyers. However, a Phoenix Divorce Lawyer can help you [...]
Mayim Bailik, “The Big Bang Theory” actress announced to fans recently that she and her husband of 9 years, Michael Stone has decided to file for divorce due to irreconcilable differences. The upsetting news was broke to her fans via her website this past November. Arizona family law concludes the term to be used in [...]
For richer, for poorer, till death do us part… used to be the common words said to each partner during the traditional matrimonial vows. Nowadays, the first part of the statement could very well describe the latest Hollywood trend; celebrities who have decided to marry a non-celeb. How long a relationship with a celebrity spouse [...]
The Arizona Department of Social Services has been one of the country’s leaders in improving the guidelines as set by the United States Department of Social and Family Services regarding Child Custody laws. These regulations, along with Arizona state case law or court decisions, which govern at least 16 other states in their implementation and [...]
The assumed support of children is based upon the combined incomes of both parents. Percentage wise, each parent is expected to contribute based upon his or her portion of the total income. During a divorce in Arizona, the parent who has custody most of the time is assumed to be contributing more to support and [...]
More important than the positive benefits of mediation are the negative aspects that come without it. Litigation is often necessary to uphold a person’s rights, but it has many disadvantages that should be considered before making it the first option. These are some of the considerations of litigation that aren’t always taken into account: The [...]
Moving a child out of state after a divorce can be a problem depending on the circumstances. When a divorce is served, a Preliminary Injunction court order is issued. One of the specifics of this order is that neither mother nor father can move children outside the state boundaries without permission. This is done to [...]
There are many factors that determine the custody of children in Arizona, and they all have one primary objective, and that is the best interests of the child. The court system is not to discriminate against either parent based on gender; however, it is best for parents to fully understand Arizona custody laws prior to [...]
