Arizona Law Blog
How is child custody determined in Arizona?
Parents facing child custody concerns in Arizona may wonder how they will be addressed through the family law process. It is important for them to ensure that all of their questions are answered and concerns handled because of how important child custody concerns are...
How alimony decisions are made in Arizona
Alimony can be a controversial issue during a divorce, which is why it is helpful for divorcing couples to be familiar with the process in Arizona. Understanding how alimony decisions are made can help divorcing couples know what to expect so the alimony process can...
What is the purpose of child support?
A divorce can be an emotionally and financially precarious time for an Arizona resident. If a person does not work outside the home because they support their family, they may worry about where they will come up with money to provide for their own post-divorce needs....
Visitation may be ordered in lieu of custody
Parents who separate or divorce and share minor children generally must stay involved with each other until their children reach the age of majority. When a parental relationship dissolves, the parties may work together or go to court to settle how they will...
Understanding the rights of unmarried fathers
The rights of unmarried fathers have often been compromised when it comes to their involvement in the day-to-day lives of their children. In recent times, however, fathers' rights have evolved and that has led to the "tender years' doctrine" of yesteryears-which said...
Ease divorce challenges with strong legal representation
Marriage can be tough, and when the challenges of legal relationships become too much, some Arizona residents decide to go through the divorce process. A divorce breaks the bonds that unite two lives together and allows them to resume their separate existences. But, a...
Does every divorce yield an alimony award?
Alimony can be a long-term legal commitment that exists between two people who were formerly married. In Arizona, both men and women can be ordered to pay alimony to their exes, and those alimony payments can take on different forms and can last for different amounts...
Mistakes, fraud can lead to false paternity results
As past posts on this blog have noted, paternity is an important legal concept when it comes to preserving a man's parental rights. If a man is not legally recognized as a child's father, then he may lose opportunities to secure custody and visitation with his child,...
Celebrity divorces takes years to resolve
Though the notoriety and financial benefits of celebrity may appeal to some Phoenix residents, few individuals would actually like to live under the spotlight of Hollywood fame. Celebrities are subjected to a level of scrutiny that may cause some to flee for more...
Custody, emergencies, and parents’ rights
Child custody is a complicated legal issue that can be treated very differently depending upon the needs and circumstances of an Arizona family's situation. Because of this, it is important that individuals discuss their independent custody questions with their family...
