PHOENIX FAMILY LAW BLOG
DO MOTHERS HAVE MORE OF A RIGHT TO CUSTODY THAN FATHERS?
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Often, people in Arizona assume that the mother is going to get primary custody rights in a divorce, as if she somehow has more of a right to be the primary custody holder than the father. Not only is this inaccurate in many cases, but it is untrue that both sides have different “levels” of […]
Tags: child custody
TIME-TESTED ADVICE FOR THOSE INVOLVED IN A DIVORCE
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Thursday, September 24, 2015
A divorce is an emotional and complicated situation, and it’s very important to know about the legal aspects of the process, including what rights you have and what steps you must take in court. However, this is more than just a legal process, so it’s also good for those in Arizona to read over the […]
Tags: divorce
JOINT CUSTODY MUST INCLUDE A PARENTING PLAN
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Thursday, September 17, 2015
If you and your spouse are given joint custody while getting a divorce in Arizona, it’s not enough just to shake hands and agree to raise the child together. State law mandates that even parents who are on good terms must put together a legal parenting plan and then sign it, giving them a formal agreement on […]
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GIADA DE LAURENTIIS GETTING A DIVORCE, PAYING THROUGH THE NOSE
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Friday, September 11, 2015
Getting a divorce is never easy. It is so much harder when you are a celebrity and in the public eye. Even if you don’t want to be an example for anyone, you are held to a higher standard. Giada De Laurentiis and her ex-husband, Todd Thompson, have just finalized their divorce, and it is […]
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PET ABUSE COMMON IN HOMES WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Thursday, September 3, 2015
Sixty-eight percent of U.S. homes have a pet, according to the National Pet Owners Survey in 2013-2014. That is about 82.5 million homes, and in many of them, these pets are considered part of the family. It is estimated, however, that 48 to 71 percent of women who are abused by domestic violence also have […]
Tags: Divorce & Domestic Violence