You may have a strained relationship with your former spouse, but you still must work together to raise your children and promote healthy parent-child relationships. Effective co-parenting involves setting aside your personal feelings and making sacrifices in the best...
Tempe Arizona Family Law Blog
Are parenting classes required if I am going through a divorce?
Parenting through a divorce is difficult. In many states, Arizona included, parents involved in a legal separation or a divorce must attend a parenting class approved by the court. This class benefits the children by giving parents strategies for parenting and...
Is moving out a bad idea during a divorce?
A divorce is a significant upheaval for everyone involved. You may not know what steps to take next. If your relationship with your spouse is contentious, you may want to move out, so you do not have to live with them anymore. You may need to move out during your...
Is a collaborative divorce right for you?
Divorce is painful. It is most distressing if both parties cannot get along. When couples are still communicating, collaborative divorce is often superior to entering court. Collaborative divorce has several advantages, including lower expenses and speeding up the...
Will I lose custody of my kids over a domestic violence charge?
Arizona courts work to safeguard children from danger when ruling on child custody. The Arizona Coalition To End Sexual and Domestic Violence notes that children who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to experience or initiate intimate partner violence...
What to expect from the Arizona child custody process
As you begin the process of divorcing your spouse, your first concern is likely the custody of your children. You want to spend as much time with them as possible and still have a say in decisions made regarding their upbringing. Here is a brief synopsis of how courts...
The differences between collaborative and traditional divorces
When a couple decides to end their marriage, they have the option of either a traditional or a collaborative divorce proceeding. Since each divorce is unique, one process may not have an advantage over the other. However, couples should understand the differences...
3 tips for avoiding social media problems during divorce
Social media is a useful tool you can use to stay in touch with family and friends, share information and entertain yourself. And if you are like many people, social media is a part of your normal daily life. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 72% of...
Recognizing signs of parental alienation
When you and your Arizona spouse decide to split up, you, your ex or both of you may have hurt feelings. If hurt feelings exist and you share a child together, you may find that your former partner’s distaste for you is starting to bleed over into the relationship...
The right to parenting time in Arizona
In most cases, children benefit from a healthy relationship with both parents. This is why many states recognize the importance of allowing mothers and fathers to spend significant time with their kids. Here is what Arizona parents need to know about the right to...
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