PHOENIX FAMILY LAW BLOG
TAX CONSIDERATIONS DURING AND AFTER A DIVORCE
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on Tuesday, February 11, 2020
It is important for separating couples to understand the unique tax considerations divorce demands. Though an experienced tax expert can best advise you regarding your unique circumstances, it is valuable for any divorcing couple to keep a few basics in mind. Filing Status Tax Considerations Though most people realize that after they are divorced their […]
Phoenix Family Law: WHAT HAPPENS IN COURT – FACT vs. TELEVISION FICTION
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on Thursday, February 6, 2020
As most of us know, there are no lack of courtroom dramas on popular television. What there is, however, is a lack of knowledge of how different those dramas are from the reality that occurs in a real life courtroom. Some of the biggest mistakes in a Phoenix family law courtroom, are assuming that […]
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5 Things You Should Consider About A Stepchild Adoption
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on Friday, January 31, 2020
In many homes in Arizona, stepparents are playing a bigger role in their stepchildren’s lives than a biological parent is. Stepparents are meeting the emotional, physical, and financial demands of raising their stepchildren and building close bonds and memories. After some time, these stepparents, and often the stepchildren, realize that the missing biological parent is […]
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ARIZONA EMBRYO LAW
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on Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a woman (who is now infertile after surviving aggressive cancer treatment) may not use the embryos she had frozen before treatment to have a baby without her ex-husband’s consent and must donate them instead. Ruby Torres, 39, decided to have her eggs fertilized in 2014 after she was […]
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU HAVE A HIGH CONFLICT COURT CASE
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on Thursday, January 16, 2020
Identifying whether your divorce or custody case is “high conflict” can be surprisingly difficult. In most cases, there is some level of conflict in a divorce or parenting dispute. The question is whether a particular case has an abnormally high amount of conflict. Some examples of high conflict cases involve domestic violence, serious substance abuse, […]
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Co-Parenting Tips For Divorced Parents
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on Monday, December 30, 2019
Most divorced parents are going to spend their child-raising years trying to co-parent. For many families, this is a tricky job. Setting aside frustrations, anger, and/or pain stemming from the divorce for the best interest of your children isn’t an easy thing to do, no matter how bad you want to. However, research shows that […]
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RELOCATING MY CHILD OUT OF STATE
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on Wednesday, December 18, 2019
It is not uncommon after a divorce for one parent to desire to relocate to another city or state. This could be due to a new job, a new spouse, family connections, or a chance to start a new life. Whatever the reason, one parent’s move will have a major impact on child custody. If […]
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FINDING INCOME OF A SELF-EMPLOYED SPOUSE
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on Wednesday, December 4, 2019
When determining spousal maintenance (alimony) and/or child support in a family court case, the income of each party must be determined. This is a fairly simple easy process for most people in which pay stubs, W2s, tax returns, and other financial information is examined. In some cases, it is much more complex when a spouse […]
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7 Things You May Not Know About Child Support Laws In Phoenix
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on Sunday, November 24, 2019
Most people think they understand what they need to about child support, but parents are often surprised to find out about some aspects of child support laws that they were previously unaware of. In fact, there are many factors regarding child support laws that a lot of people don’t know unless they have come face-to-face […]
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WIN BACK CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILDREN
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on Friday, November 15, 2019
If you have lost custody of your children, it means that a court has decided that your children would be better off with someone else. Maybe your ex-spouse got custody after your divorce, or child protective services removed them from your home for cause. No matter the reason, the best method of getting back custody […]