Grandparents are growing more involved in the raising of their grandchildren, according to some studies. One showed that 5.8 million children in the United States are living with their grandparents, and another 2 million are living with other relatives who are not their parents. Calls to Tucson’s KARE Family Center in Arizona came from grandparents […]
A recent book called “Do Fathers Matter?” questions the significance that fathers play in the lives of their children. It also raises the question whether parents engaged in a contested divorce should reexamine the father’s involvement with his children in their negotiations. One part of the book examines the findings of a University of Arizona […]
As of lately, legal separation is being utilized more and more by married couples as a proxy for divorce. In a legal separation, the parties remain married, whereas in a divorce the marriage ends completely. Put simply, a legal separation is a court order that governs the rights and duties of a couple while they are still married, […]
On May 25, Maricopa, Arizona, police alleged that one of their own officers committed a domestic assault against his wife and teen son. Police arrived at the couple’s home around 4:00 a.m. after receiving a call. According to police, the defendant’s 43-year-old wife told them that the defendant had caused her to fall by shoving […]
Each state, including Arizona, has its own set of rules in modifying an existing child custody order. For a divorced parent who wants more time with their children, it is best to seek a modification through the courts. Although oral agreements between you and your ex spouse can be a quick and easy solution, they can […]
Those in Arizona who are facing divorce may end up mulling over the idea of moving out of the state when it is over. At the very least, they may consider moving, along with their children, to a different city. This can be a very attractive idea if the divorce has gotten ugly and people […]
