Planning holiday custody agreements is a great idea for divorcing couples. Without planning out a custody agreement, parents are at the mercy of the courts and court ordered custody time for holidays. That means that parents will adhere to dropping off, picking up and spending time that is alotted by the court – which may […]
There are divorce cases that come up in Phoenix in which one party does not want to get a divorce. This party will seek legal help to try to stop a divorce – either one that has been suggested by a spouse or one that has been initiated. Unfortunately, there are no legal steps that […]
Arizona requires child support to be paid until a child turns 18 years old. However, that doesn’t mean that a parent who is paying child support should stop paying as soon as the child’s 18th birthday. In fact, there are definitely circumstances in which child support is still required to be paid after a child […]
Child custody is one of the biggest concerns of divorcing couples. In many divorces, the two parties are fighting each other for custody of their child/children. It’s never 100% pre-determinable who the judge will rule in favor of, but, without question, the judge is going to make that decision by determining your children’s best interests. […]
Prenuptial agreements are contracts created before two people are married that list and organize each person’s assets and debts and clearly state each individual’s property rights after the marriage. Many marriages that end in divorce will take a considerable amount of time to reach a settlement or completion because prenuptial agreements were not set before […]
If you are involved in a child custody case, you should know that domestic violence can significantly affect the outcome of the case. First, please understand that if you or your children are victims of domestic violence, it is imperative that you take action to ensure your safety. The legal system is here to help […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has created a nightmare for the legal system in child custody and visitation cases. Parents who were already afraid of losing control of their family situation, giving up rights and time with their children, or being responsible for child support are facing a much more serious dilemma. Parents are afraid for the […]
Hiring a divorce lawyer is supposed to help the divorce process go more smoothly, reach a fair outcome, and complete the process so both parties can get on with their lives. But divorce often turns into a battleground where both sides will fight to get what they want – regardless of how fair the end […]
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 […]
