PHOENIX FAMILY LAW BLOG
DIVORCE MEDIATION DEMEANOR DOS AND DON’TS
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Friday, July 26, 2013
If you and your spouse have decided to mediate your divorce settlement, you have likely retained some optimism that your divorce process can progress in a relatively civil and fair manner. In order to retain that optimism and see your goals through to the end, it is critical that you approach your divorce mediation in a certain […]
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DO YOU NEED THE HELP OF A PARENTING COORDINATOR?
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Tuesday, July 16, 2013
An experienced family law attorney should be your first call when you and your child’s other parent have either split or are enduring some other significant life change that is prompting one or both of you to seek a change in your child’s custody arrangements. An attorney will help you navigate the court system, create […]
VISITATION RIGHTS FOR NON-PARENTS
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Sunday, July 14, 2013
Many wonder if they are not a biological or adopted parent (legal parent) of a child, otherwise referred to as non-parents, do they have any rights to have court ordered visitation with a child with whom they share a close bond. The answer is yes. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 25-409 provides for the rights of […]
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THE CASES FOR AND AGAINST PRESUMPTION OF SHARED CHILD CUSTODY
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Monday, July 8, 2013
Just as many adults greatly benefit from being one-half of a romantic partnership, many children benefit from either living in a two-parent home or having both of their parents involved in their lives equally. However, this kind of family structure does not work best for everyone. Many adults are happier and healthier alone and many […]
Tags: best interests of the child, child custody dispute, joint custody
CULTIVATING A NEW SENSE OF FAMILY BONDING WITH KIDS POST-DIVORCE
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Monday, July 1, 2013
Divorce can be a traumatic experience not just for affected spouses but for children as well. No matter what one’s child custody arrangements entail post-divorce, it is important for newly structured familes to bond in strong and healthy ways. Creating new memories and traditions while honoring any old traditions that still make sense within the new family […]
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