Alternative Dispute Resolution is designed to assist parties in resolving their conflicts through a range of private and court approved resolution methods. In many cases this can mean that a dispute can be resolved without resorting to a court trial. As from December 2001 a judge may direct parties in any action to have their [...]
Child support is determined by the needs of the child and the ability to pay of both parents. It is completely separate from spousal maintenance, which should be discussed with your Phoenix Divorce Attorney. Whether you are the custodial parent or the parent paying support, combining social security benefits with child support can raise many [...]
The laws in Arizona concerning child custody changed significantly in 2013. Joint or sole custody is now referred to as joint or sole legal decision-making. The new law assumes joint decision-making is the best option for each case unless evidence is presented to prove otherwise. Joint decision-making means both parents will work together to make [...]
In Arizona, joint legal custody means both parents share the responsibilities of their child equally. When making any decision for the child, including such things as religion, education, medical care, summer camps or even driving, the parents are required by law to work together to make a decision in the child’s best interest. Along with [...]
In Arizona, a couple with children that are wanting a divorce are advised to seek a Phoenix Divorce Attorney or a Phoenix Family Law practitioner. Divorces with children enter a different settlement process than divorces without children, as custody, visitation and child support are all part of the divorce process. A custody lawyer and/or [...]
Filing For Bankruptcy Before Filing For Divorce: The Law In Arizona While infidelity still ranks as the number one cause for divorce, there are many other reasons why marriages fall apart. One common reason is money trouble. An inability to manage family finances can put excessive strain on a relationship. However, divorce is seldom the [...]
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 [...]
Arizona common law marriage is recognized legally and comes with laws governing dissolution. Arizona putative marriage is also recognized legally and must also go through the court system for dissolution. The difference between a putative marriage and a common law marriage is that a putative marriage is between two individuals that believe they are residing [...]
Putative marriage is a state of marriage that can be common law marriage, civil marriage, or religious in nature. Putative marriage is a marriage that was entered into in good faith by all parties, but is legally invalid. An example of a putative marriage is one where the husband is previously married and never divorced [...]
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 [...]
