Scott David Stewart – Law Offices of Scott David Stewart

Whenever there is a child involved in a couple’s break-up, major decisions on custody need to be made in that child’s best interests. The custody issues that unmarried parents encounter in Arizona differ in some ways from…more

In a divorce or separation, the separation agreement represents the negotiated contract between the parties. The agreement covers property divisions, spousal maintenance, child support, and child custody and visitation. If the…more

(Continued from Part 1.) As discussed in Part 1, child support payments are based on our Arizona Child Support Guidelines. Under those guidelines, support payments are calculated to meet the reasonable needs of the child for…more

Each state has adopted guidelines setting automatic rates of child support. The support is based on specific criteria relating to income and the number of children in the household. In this state, child support payments are…more

In a divorce or legal separation, spousal maintenance may be ordered by the court to provide important financial support for one party or the other. Maintenance is paid by one spouse (or former spouse) to the other spouse (or…more

Now that tax time is approaching, we thought it a good idea to discuss some common tax issues associated with divorce and separation. As with every other aspect of divorce, a well-prepared decree and clear communication with…more

If you could help your child live a happier life, and grow up to be a happier adult, wouldn’t you try to make your parenting time more memorable? Every moment you spend with your child is an opportunity to build and strengthen…more

This article will help you begin taking control of your new insurance needs. In Part 1, we discussed aspects of automobile and homeowner’s insurance after divorce. In Part 2, we’ll introduce you to life and disability insurance…more

Your divorce is final and you’ll be taking a serious look at your finances as you move forward with your new life. Set aside some time to review your insurance coverage and read your certificates of insurance. Your circumstances…more

Going through a divorce takes time, patience, and money. In this article, we’ll discuss methods to help ease the financial burden of divorce. By using some of our recommendations, you’ll save money and ease the pressure on your…more

Every divorce and legal separation in Arizona requires the division of assets. With some couples, that process of division can be complex and contentious. Adding to that tension is the unfortunate reality that some individuals…more

In Part I, we covered Arizona’s Motion for Mediation and Motion for ADR Settlement Conference. In this Part II, we’ll introduce two additional ADR services used in family law cases with children: the Motion for Parenting…more

We use several different forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to try to resolve issues in family law cases prior to trial. When family matters are settled without the necessity of a trial, the parties typically save…more

In Part 1 of this roadmap to divorce series, we introduced the first nine steps, as the case winds its way through Arizona’s family court system. #10: Best Interests Attorney. A party may ask that a Best Interests…more

Even when a marriage is irretrievably broken, the very idea of a divorce can cause great anxiety. Venturing into unknown territory causes anxiety as well. In this article, we’ll describe how a family law case proceeds through…more