PHOENIX FAMILY LAW BLOG
Staying safe when domestic violence strikes
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Wednesday, May 25, 2016
When you’re the victim of physical domestic violence, experts note that there’s nothing more important than making sure you’re safe. The first thing you’re advised to do when you think you’re in danger is simply to call the police. They can help to put a stop to the violence, make an arrest if necessary, and gather evidence. […]
Tags: Divorce & Domestic Violence
New hashtag aims to expose non-physical domestic violence
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Tuesday, May 24, 2016
A new hashtag has been making the rounds lately on Twitter, and it is #MaybeHeDoesn’tHitYou. The point of the hashtag is to bring more light to the fact that a lot of domestic violence is not physical. While physical issues can sometimes be spotted–people are quick to notice a black eye–these other issues are often […]
Tags: Divorce & Domestic Violence
Unmarried couples, children, and tax returns
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Thursday, May 19, 2016
If you and your significant other are not married and you’re filing your tax returns separately, you’re both going to be thinking about your child, as you do get a bit of a tax break if you have a kid. However, it is very important to note that you are not both allowed to claim […]
Tags: Unmarried Couples
The downsides of bird nesting
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Thursday, May 5, 2016
If you’re considering bird nesting, you likely already know about the advantages. In this type of custody arrangement, your child will stay in the marital home while you and your ex cycle in and out. This gives your children more stability and focuses on their happiness. There are downsides, though. For one thing, it can […]
Tags: child custody
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
The legalization of Same-Sex Marriage is relatively new in the State of Arizona. Unfortunately, to date, the laws regarding Same-Sex Custody and Parenting Time child custody rights have not been revised nor amended to account for the children raised by married same sex couples. This means that children are only presumed to be the children of both parties, […]
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage