Divorce with children is a difficult process to go through for anyone, but when one or more of those children have special needs, the process can be even more painful and challenging. The issues of custody, parenting time, child support and property division can be significantly more complex to negotiate when considering the special needs
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Divorce and the Best Interests of the Child
When going through a divorce with children, it is important for the parties to keep the best interests of the child in mind because that’s the standard that the court is going to use to determine legal decision making authority and parenting time schedules. A.R.S. § 25-403 states: “The court shall determine custody…in accordance with the
Parenting in a Same Sex Divorce
In Arizona, the presumption with respect to paternity is that a man is presumed to be the father of the child if he and the child’s mother were married at any time within 10 months immediately preceding the birth of the child. In September of 2017, the Supreme Court of Arizona in McLaughlin v. Jones made it
Potential Issues in Same-Sex Divorce
Prior to the 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, many same-sex couples had difficulty obtaining a divorce as same-sex marriage was only legal in some states. Other states that did not recognize the marriage did not recognize the right to divorce, because they didn’t recognize the underlying marriage as legal or
What is a Covenant Marriage?
As we discussed earlier this month, Arizona is a no-fault state. In addition, to no-fault meaning that the court is not concerned if one or both parties had an affair during the marriage, it also means that neither party has to claim responsibility for the reason behind a divorce. In a Non-Covenant Marriage, only one party
What is the Difference Between a Divorce and Legal Separation?
Deciding what steps to take to end a marriage can be unsettling. If you are unsure about divorce or are considering alternative options, you may want to explore the elements of legal separation. A legal separation is similar to a divorce in that it still requires the parties or the court to address each and
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Why Do People Get Divorced?
Marriage and divorce are both completely common experiences. One of the most bitter realities of our time is that divorce is no longer a rare occurrence, with roughly 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorcing. If you are considering a divorce, consulting a Scottsdale divorce attorney can provide the guidance
You Can Transfer Title To Your Car Online!
It seems that we have progressed to an easy click of the mouse on our computers for just about everything. From banking, to paying bills, to shopping….there’s an app for that! And, the same is true for buying and selling cars. Who knew? Because of “eTitle” provided by the Arizona Motor Vehicles Division, you can
Gray Divorce and Estate Planning
Many couples that are at or nearing retirement are aware of the benefit of a good estate plan and have already had their directives clearly set forth in writing. Divorce, naturally, throws a wrinkle in this plan, as couples are forced to rethink how they want their assets distributed and/or who they want making financial
Gray Divorce and Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance (also known as alimony) is an integral part of divorce, but for those going through gray divorce after a marriage of long duration, it can be especially tricky. Today, although the wage earning gap is narrowing and not as wide as it may have once been when women were providing all of the
