Understanding the types of custody in Arizona is essential to setting goals and pursuing the outcome you desire in child custody and divorce proceedings. Arizona courts grant two types of custody to divorced parents. Legal custody gives a parent the authority to make crucial decisions regarding a child’s education, health…
Each year, about 1.4 million U.S. couples go through the divorce process. While some divorcing spouses emerge from the process in a fairly good position, others face financial and legal headaches that may last for years. Why the difference? Not all couples take the time to learn about and avoid…
If you are considering divorce and you have school-age children, one of your biggest concerns may be how to tell your child or children about the divorce. Your desire to shield them from anger, frustration, pain, and fear may be great, and you may wonder how much they understand. No…
The decision to dissolve a marriage is not an easy one to make, but in some cases, it may be the best course of action. If you have decided that divorce is the right solution to your marital difficulties, you should first ensure that you meet the legal requirements to file….
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a court order entered in a divorce, separation, or child support lawsuit. Its purpose is to ensure that a portion of a spouse’s retirement accounts is used for child support, spousal support, or equitable marital property division. A retirement plan administrator must comply…
In Arizona, a custodial parent wishing to move with their child out of state or more than 100 miles away within the state must provide written notice of their plans to the other parent. They must give this notice within 45 days of the proposed move. The noncustodial parent has…
You may have family members and friends who hired attorneys when they divorced. You might wonder whether Arizona law requires you to do the same. Spouses do not need legal counsel to get divorced in Arizona. Still, while many couples complete their divorces without legal assistance, consulting with an experienced Arizona…
If you and your ex share children and plan to divorce, you must determine how to split custody. Arizona’s child custody laws govern parents’ rights to legal custody, physical custody, and parenting time. An experienced Arizona child custody lawyer can walk you through the custody process and advocate for your…
It’s a common belief that divorced parents who share custody of their child will split that time 50/50 and have equal decision-making power. While this is often true in Arizona, there are some situations where the court will make modifications to ensure all elements of the custody arrangement serve the…
In Arizona, a parent can be guilty of child abandonment if they fail to give their child reasonable support or normal supervision. Minimal efforts to have regular contact or provide support over a six-month period may also be considered abandonment. Families dealing with child abandonment often have many questions about…
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