Marriages and relationships end for all types of reasons. However, if you are able to put your personal feelings aside and co-parent effectively with your ex, your child may fare better because of it. Studies show that children of divorce whose parents work well with...
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The length of divorce: A timeline
It's a reality that every divorce is different, so it's not easy to say how long your divorce will take. However, there is a timeline that most divorces follow. This timeline can give you a better idea about how long a divorce can take and the order of events that...
My ex spouse wants to move: How will this affect custody?
When you are going through a divorce and a child custody battle, a great number of factors must be considered. In the state of Arizona, as in most other states, the primary basis for determining the type of child custody that will be granted is what is believed the be...
What can you do when your ex isn’t paying child support?
As a custodial parent, you probably depend on timely and complete child support payments to ensure you can meet all of your financial obligations. From paying your mortgage or rent to buying new clothing and supplies for school, the financial obligations of raising a...
4 things you should know about child support
Divorce is never simple, especially when it involves children. Not only will you and your future ex-husband have to divide your marital assets, such as your home in Phoenix, but you have to work out a custody schedule for the kids. Another issue that will be part of...
Will spousal abuse impact child custody in an Arizona divorce?
Spousal abuse comes in many forms. Physical abuse is the most talked-about form of abuse, and it involves any kind of physical assault or battery of one spouse or the children in the household by the other adult. Emotional abuse can involve a range of toxic behaviors,...
An attorney can help victims of domestic violence
Those who have been victimized by intimate partner violence typically feel a loss of their personal power as a result of the abuse they suffered. These feelings of powerlessness can leave victims trapped in relationships and unable to leave.But an Arizona attorney who...
Understanding community property in an Arizona divorce
One of the most pressing concerns for couples facing a divorce is often deciding how to divide your assets. If you have a prenuptial agreement or if you and your spouse can agree on terms for asset division, you already know what to expect. If you aren't able to agree...
Understanding how Arizona parenting laws impact divorce
Arizona is one of many states that has taken steps in recent years to change and update child custody and divorce laws. In fact, the updated code that directs the courts on how custody should get divided doesn't even use the word "custody."Instead of appointing one...
An order of protection can help you leave an abusive marriage
When you married your spouse, you may not have realized that abuse was in your future. However, after a while, your spouse showed his or her true colors by getting physically aggressive, emotionally abusive or even sexually violent toward you or your children.Now, you...