If you live in Arizona, the answer is when they turn 18. While some states allow children of a certain age to decide who they wish to live with, Arizona does not allow for a child to make the decision, regardless of the...more
You may have heard that the best interest of the minor child is used to determine parenting time for a minor child, but what does it mean to say that a court will make the decision based on the “best interest” of the child?...more
You may have heard the word “Custody” or “Legal Custody” used in connection with a parent’s right to make decisions concerning education (such as school choice), medical decisions (such as whether a child will receive certain...more
Papers are filed, the dissolution action is pending before the Court, and you may think you are on your way to living separate and apart from the other person for the rest of your lives. Don’t start changing the keys on the...more
Many times the thought of going to court to resolve issues pending in your divorce is frightening. Accordingly, it makes sense, prior to going to court, to at least attempt to mediate your dissolution matter and resolve as...more
Perhaps you and your spouse have been waiting for the new year to file for divorce. Now the issue is how fast can this happen. Even if you agree on everything, there are a number of time requirements for obtaining a divorce...more
Mediating your divorce action is an opportunity to try and settle your case without going to trial. However, to be successful, you must be well prepared for the mediation....more
At some point during the course of your divorce, you will likely want to consider whether there is a better way to resolve the issues between you and your spouse without going to trial. In the beginning there may be a lot of...more
Going through a divorce is often difficult and confusing. However, your legal team will be able to provide you with support and guidance during this process. There are certain actions you can expect your legal team to do for...more
It is not uncommon to think that because you and your spouse are amicable, that it would be much easier, and less expensive, if you can have one attorney for both of you. However, one attorney cannot represent both parties. ...more
You may be thinking about the possibility of filing for a divorce, or perhaps your spouse has already filed for a divorce, and you have made an appointment to consult with a lawyer....more
Going through a divorce or a dispute in your personal life can be stressful, especially if you fear the safety of yourself and loved ones. Orders of protection are one way you can protect you and your family if you feel...more