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...
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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...
Tips for co-parenting during the holidays
As a parent, you know that one of the biggest challenges of getting divorced is learning to share parenting responsibilities with your former spouse. These difficulties can intensify during the holiday season. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 16% of...
What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
Many parents think of custody arrangements as determining which parent a child lives with. However, Arizona law makes a distinction between legal custody and physical custody of children. What is the difference between legal and physical custody? What is legal...
Is there a waiting period to get divorced in Arizona?
Some states require couples seeking a divorce to separate for a mandatory period of time before they can file for divorce. Arizona is not one of them. While the state does not require a period of separation, other requirements may affect how long it takes to finalize...
Can I lower my child support payments
Life circumstances change, sometimes so dramatically that you cannot make heads or tails of it. Such may be the case with your financial situation. Has the change affected your income so much that you cannot afford your current child support payments? In Arizona, you...
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