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Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
3w ago
Are Your Parental Rights at Risk Due to a Mental Illness? In a child custody dispute (now known as Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time), the highest priorities are the child’s safety, well-being, and long-term best interests. If you expect a child custody battle during or at any time after your divorce in Arizona, seek the […]
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Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
3w ago
Are You Divorcing a Spouse Who Lives in Another Nation? If your spouse is living outside of the United States and is not serving in the U.S. armed forces, obtaining a divorce in Arizona may be difficult, but in most cases, a Phoenix international divorce attorney can help you get the divorce and the divorce […]
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Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
1M ago
What is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is a court order requiring one spouse to pay the other a certain amount of money in a timely manner either throughout the divorce proceedings or after the divorce has concluded. Spousal maintenance is not awarded in all Arizona divorce cases. Rather, […]
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Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
1M ago
Do Unmarried Couples Have the Same Rights as Married Couples in Arizona? Under Arizona law, unmarried couples are treated essentially as strangers in the event of a breakup or death. This means that, even if you were with your domestic partner for multiple decades, property division could result in you recovering none of your partner’s […]
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Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
7M ago
What is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act?
In most cases, interstate child custody matters in the United States fall under the law of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). It is not a federal law; rather, it is a uniform state law that works in similar ways to federal laws as it has been adopted across several jurisdictions. Currently, 49 states, including Arizona, operate under the Act. In Arizona we now use the term “Legal Decision-Making” instead of “Custody” but the two terms are commonly used interchangeably by parents.
The Act ensur ..read more
Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
9M ago
What is Arizona’s Community Property Law?
Are you engaged in divorce proceedings or otherwise considering divorce? Among the many considerations is what will become of the marital assets. How will they be divided? Who gets what? With such concerns, it is wise to be informed about property division and property laws in Arizona divorces. Our law firm is proud to lend knowledgeable legal advice to those needing a little guidance in this regard.
Arizona is one of nine community property states in the US. Everything earned or incurred during an Arizona marriage is considered community property, mea ..read more
Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
11M ago
What Are Child Support Arrears?
Arizona family law requires that co-parents provide ‘reasonable support’ to their children. This requirement of support does not go away in cases of divorce or separation. Family law courts may enforce child support agreements to force parents to abide by the law. Sometimes, for whatever reason, the non-custodial parent may find it challenging to keep up with the child support payments. Often, this is not a purposeful decision but rather the result of a significant change in their life. Common reasons someone might fall behind in child support payments include l ..read more
Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
1y ago
What is a Legal Separation?
Though similar to a divorce in many ways, there are several key differences between a divorce and a legal separation. The main difference is that, with a legal separation, the spouses remain married. A legal separation grants the spouses time to consider their differences and decide where to take their lives. They may ultimately decide to reconcile, or the legal separation could be converted into a divorce with relative ease.
Like a divorce, a legal separation will separate your finances (and, depending on your circumstances, also lead to physical separation). The s ..read more
Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
1y ago
What Are the Rights of Unmarried Parents in Arizona?
The family unit is changing. Marriages are becoming less common. Sometimes these marriages might simply be delayed, but other people take on a sort of ‘if it’s not broken, don’t fix it’ approach to maintaining a happy household. But do unmarried couples have the same rights as their married friends?
When a married couple has a child, both parents are automatically afforded equal custody of their children. These equal rights between the two parents change only after divorce or separation. But what of unmarried parents?
Unmarried parents in Ar ..read more
Arizona Family Law Attorneys Blog
1y ago
Does Adultery Affect Divorce Proceedings?
Adultery is defined as sexual intercourse between a married individual and someone other than their spouse. In Arizona, the act is actually still considered a felony and may be punishable by up to five years in state prison. However, perhaps not surprisingly, the felony charges are rarely enforced. (If the sexual affair occurs during a period of spousal separation, then it is only considered a misdemeanor offense.)
When an affair happens, it’s natural for the loyal spouse to feel deep betrayal. The two may enter marriage counseling in an attempt to sav ..read more