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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mediation is a valuable resource to resolve conflict during legal situations. During child custody and divorce cases, mediation can be used to help both parties reach an agreement while limiting the need for court trials. During mediation meetings, a mediator will guide each party through negotiations. This process significantly decreases the stress and tension that […]
9 Mistakes That Will End Up Costing You In Divorce Court Want to win your divorce ? Or at least come out financially secure? Don’t make any of these common mistakes that almost always end up costing people who decide to litigate. 1. Going to court without a lawyer. Good lawyers who are in court […]
Arizona families come in all shapes and sizes, and blended families are common. In some of these cases, the question may arise regarding the adoption of stepchildren, but like other types of adoption, it is not always an easy process. If you would like to adopt the biological children of your spouse, it could be […]
If your marriage ends, one of your primary concerns will more than likely be your children. Telling them about the divorce is only the first hurdle you and your spouse must jump. You want them to know that they have no responsibility in the breakup and that you both will continue to love them and […]
As you bask in the glow of your recent engagement, you may feel as if nothing could bring you down from your elated mood. As a result, one of the last things on your mind may have been divorce. After all, you have not even tied the knot yet. However, your soon-to-be spouse may have […]
Going through divorce can be both emotionally and financially taxing. This is especially true if you and your spouse have a large number of assets to divide between yourselves. It is also true if you have a high-value asset, such as a family business, to split up. The process of getting a divorce in Arizona […]
After spending decades in the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans receive retirement benefits that help them enjoy their golden years with their families. That is, unless they get divorced. Prior to 1982, a significant amount of confusion existed regarding whether a non-military spouse could receive a portion of the service member’s retirement. In that year, Congress […]
