Substance abuse continues to be a problem that affects tens of millions of families across the United States. While the statistics can be frightening, they mean nothing to the individuals who have to deal with the very real ramifications of drug and alcohol abuse. It’s important to realize, too, that these addiction issues have ripple effects, impacting everyone around the user. This includes children who may be in their care. The effects of exposure to parental substance abuse If you’re reading this post, you’re probably concerned that your child is in the crosshairs of parental substance abu ..read more

Property division in an Arizona divorce is not a simple matter of splitting everything in half. There often obstacles and disagreements that complicate the case. From the beginning, it is important to understand the law and know how to make sure the division is fair. Arizona law for dividing property Arizona is one of eight states in the nation that uses community property to divide what the parties obtained while they were married. Theoretically, all property that is acquired in this way will be shared evenly as part of the divorce. For example, if the couple bought a home – even if one party ..read more

The holiday season is a special time of year, but the holidays can be stressful for many people in Phoenix. The pressure to host the “perfect” holiday get-togethers, complicated relationships with relatives, and the time and expense involved in traveling out of state — these are examples of the challenges many people face around holidays like Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Being divorced and co-parenting your children with your ex can be another stressor. But with a proper child custody agreement in place, you and your children can enjoy the holidays with a minimum of ha ..read more

Ending a marriage is stressful but still requires you to be cautious on how you act and what you say. Social media posts can be permanent and widely seen so they require your special discretion. The right time Anything you say on social media can be used against you in a divorce, impact matters such as support and child custody and visitation and harm your relationship with your children and former spouse. The first tip is, if you have an amicable relationship, to speak to your soon-to-be former spouse about social media strategy, when to make the on-line announcement of the split up or having ..read more

  Raising children in Arizona can be costly. Parents are required to provide the basics for their children such as food, clothing and shelter. These basics can be costly enough, but there are many other costs that parents need to provide for as they raise their children. There are medical expenses for both medical insurance and uninsured expenses associated with the medical care of their children. There also could be child care costs as well, if their children are younger. There are also school costs, extracurricular activities and other costs. When married the parents will simply pay for ..read more

When parents in Arizona go through a divorce, one of their main concerns will be about their children. Parents are used to seeing their children almost every day and being there for them. However, as the parents separate their lives, they will also be splitting their time with their children. This can be very difficult and each parent may have concerns about the other parent’s parenting of the children. Child custody disputes can be very emotional and contentious. Each parent will have their own ideas about what should occur, which parent should be making the decisions for the children and whe ..read more

Marriage dissolution can be a financial endeavor that is more costly than you hoped. The process in Arizona is deceiving, too, because our state’s recognition of community property makes it seem like marital property is simply divided in half and then the parties go their separate ways. Although that may be true to a certain extent, these matters can be complicated by a number of legal nuances. This is especially true if a business is involved in the divorce. While questions may be raised as to whether the business remains outside of the community estate or how much of an ownership interest yo ..read more

During an Arizona divorce when worrisome family law issues must be navigated, there can be an ongoing concern. Not only might the outcome be in question with various factors like child custody, child support, parenting time, alimony, and property division coming to the forefront, but the financial ramifications of the case itself can be enormous. There is no doubt that seeing a case all the way through to trial can be expensive. In many instances, it is necessary to do so. If the sides have defined lines they will not deviate from, it can be hard to negotiate. For some, there are substance abu ..read more

During an Arizona family law case, it is easy for the spouses who are moving forward with a divorce to think about their own interests above all. However, when there are children involved, they must be a priority. When deciding on child custody, parenting time, legal decision-making and the child’s best interests, it is imperative for the parents to remember the needs of the child. Still, they should not forget that they have rights and must take all the necessary steps to achieve their goals. Knowing the state law regarding these matters is essential. Safety, education and development The law ..read more

You worked hard since you were a young adult. Now you have gotten married, had children bought a home and are in the season of life where you are advancing your career while raising your family. Still, problems will always arise especially in your marriage. Sometimes these problems cannot be overcome, and you decide to divorce. If so, you may be very concerned about the well-being of your children and the time you will get to have them in your care moving forward. The following is a brief overview of child custody in Arizona. Types of child custody Arizona recognizes two types of child custody ..read more