PHOENIX FAMILY LAW BLOG
FILING FOR DIVORCE AMID CORONA VIRUS
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Thursday, April 16, 2020
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 – […]
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CHILD DISCIPLINE (SPANKING) AND DIVORCE: BEWARE OF YOUR CHOICES
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Different parents may have different views on appropriate techniques to use in disciplining their children. Even if parents agree on appropriate techniques, if parents spank their children during the marriage without objection from the other parent, continuation of this manner of discipline can become problematic during a divorce. In some cases, if one parent decides […]
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU HAVE A HIGH CONFLICT COURT CASE
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
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, […]
Tags: child custody, divorce, HIgh Conflict
Post-divorce changes are part of rebuilding
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Friday, January 27, 2017
In the first year or so following your divorce, things may have gone well enough. You and your former spouse may have settled into your co-parenting agreement, and the child support payments arrived on time. After the months of stressful divorce, this may have been a welcome relief, and your life may finally be moving […]
Tags: divorce, divorce planning, post-divorce
12 WAYS PEOPLE MAKE DIVORCE MORE EXPENSIVE – A CAUTIONARY TALE
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Friday, December 16, 2016
The amount of money it takes to support two households after divorce is always going to be higher than the amount of money it takes to support one household during a marriage. That does not mean it is not doable and it does not mean it is not worth it. People often say, “I hear you, but […]
Tags: divorce, divorce planning
What if my divorce settlement isn’t as good as my best friend’s?
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Thursday, October 27, 2016
You and your best friend have a tradition: at the beginning of every season, you go shopping together to get that one trendy clothes item everyone wants to have. But you never, ever pay full price. Afterward, you go for coffee and celebrate the good deal you got. It’s a game to see how much […]
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Avoid co-parenting conflicts by following these tips
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Wednesday, September 21, 2016
The marriage has ended, but you must still interact with your ex when raising children together. Co-parenting can be the cause for major conflict after divorce, but remember that every fight over your kids adds to your children’s suffering. Learn how to avoid co-parenting conflict with these tips. Follow the golden rule Be kind to […]
Tags: child custody, co-parenting, divorce
How social media can impact your divorce
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Friday, August 26, 2016
A majority of people on this planet are active on social media. Specifically, according to Pew Research Center, 74 percent of the adults that are online are engaged on social networking sites. So, it’s not surprising that social media posts are now being used by divorce attorneys in court cases. Can your social media profiles […]
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How divorce affects your health insurance
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Saturday, July 16, 2016
Statistics say that nearly 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. If you are in this group of Americans, issues surrounding custody of children and the division of financial assets are at the head of the list of things to take care of. Following close behind should be health insurance. When health insurance stops […]
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There’s likely nothing you can do to stop a divorce
On behalf of Lasiter & Jackson posted in
on Thursday, July 7, 2016
In some cases, people in Arizona go looking for legal help because a spouse recently said that he or she wanted a divorce. These people don’t want to split up, and they’re looking into their legal options to put a stop to it. The grim reality, though, is that there is nothing you can do, […]
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