Summer is a time for relaxation, adventure, and creating cherished memories with your children. However, when you share custody with another parent, planning summer vacations can be a bit more complex. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable summer for everyone, here are three important things to keep in mind: 1. Review and Adhere to Your…
Working together as parents after a romantic relationship ends can be a major challenge. However, determining what type of parenting arrangement a former couple wants to follow can set the stage for healthier interactions moving forward. While some parents may be able to follow one of the following models precisely, it’s also possible that some…
Occasionally, third parties, including grandparents, may have an interest in a child custody matter. They may worry about whether they can maintain a relationship with the children in a family. In some cases, they may want to go to court in pursuit of visitation. A court order of visitation helps to ensure that someone can…
Parents of underage children in Arizona who want to separate or divorce are generally required to adhere to the terms of a parenting plan designed to help them take care of their children. When people talk about parenting plans or custody orders, their biggest focus is often on the breakdown of parenting time. How parents…
Real property can easily become a sticking point in Arizona divorces. Community property statutes typically give both spouses an interest in their marital home, and people may fight aggressively to keep the house where they have lived with their children when they divorce. Of course, many couples in Arizona own more than just one property….
In theory, fathers in Arizona have the same basic parental rights as mothers do. However, when a man does not marry the mother of his child, he will need to establish paternity before he can request visitation rights or shared custody. Unfortunately, if the mother of your child doesn’t want you to see your child,…
Most married couples share not just a household but also their financial resources. You will combine bank accounts and contribute toward the bills for your household. Your income benefits both of you, and you will make unpaid contributions to the maintenance of your household. When you divorce, dividing property will be one of the biggest…
Divorce can cause financial hardship even for those and in relatively good financial positions during their marriage. Between the expensive divorce proceedings and the losses suffered when dividing your assets, you could expect a divorce to substantially, if temporarily, diminish your financial situation. It will be easier for some people to bounce back from a…
