In Phoenix, Arizona, parental rights cases come up in instances where families with stepparents what to adopt a child whose biological parent is not around and/or cannot be found. Parental rights termination also comes up when parents are deemed unfit or have abandoned their children. While the laws regarding parental rights are clear, every situation […]
Domestic violence is a serious offense. If you have been charged with domestic violence, contact Lasiter & Jackson, Attorneys At Law in Phoenix Arizona for legal advice. Individuals who have been charged with a domestic violence crime may be arrested, charged, and possibly convicted. Individuals face jail time and may be ordered to compensate the […]
When you were a newlywed, you probably didn’t spend much time considering situations that might arise if a divorce were to happen. That early on, nobody expects to reach a point in their relationships where divorce is on the table – but it happens. In Phoenix, the professional attorneys at Lasiter And Jackson know that […]
The coronavirus pandemic has made a huge impact on every part of our lives. Our schools have been closed. Our jobs have been moved into our homes. We have been held in place without knowing what services will be available to us and how to navigate serious situations like divorce. While the world is busy […]
Identifying whether your 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, mental illness of […]
Determining child support can seem extremely complex and frustrates many individuals. Both parties want to feel that child support arrangement are fair. If you are dealing with a child support case and need assistance, talk to the professionals at Lasiter & Jackson Law in Phoenix. Not only are our lawyers experienced, they know what it […]
Most adults in the U.S. will be getting coronavirus stimulus checks for $1,200 or $2,400 for those who are married, so long as their income is under $75,000 for singles or $150,000 for married couples. But what about the extra $500 you’ll get for each child under 17? The rules around those payments are a […]
The most dangerous place in the world for a woman is her own home. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, intimate partner violence affects millions of women every year. In the time of the coronavirus, being quarantined with an abusive partner poses greater risks. An uptick in domestic violence has already been recorded […]
If you are preparing for a consultation with a divorce lawyer because your spouse served you with divorce papers or because you are thinking about starting the divorce process, you may be thinking about what happens at the initial consultation and what you need to do to prepare for it. The divorce lawyers at Lasiter […]
Recently, the world has drastically changed due to COVID-19. We are all learning to navigate a new way of life that involves social distancing. However, families still need legal help. Many clients have asked us how COVID-19 will affect their divorce cases. The most frequently asked question is: I need to file for divorce – […]
