Let's Talk About Easy Divorces
Law Brief®: Rich Schoenstein and Morghan Richardson Discuss Trends in Divorce and Custody
Let's Talk What Questions You Should Ask Your Family Law Attorney
Let's Talk New Child Support Guidelines for 2022
Let's Talk Finding a Family Law Lawyer
Let's Talk Family Law 101
So you are ready to divorce...what is the process?
Can my ex-spouse see our children if he/she does not pay the court ordered child support?
What is spousal maintenance and how is it determined in Arizona?
Civilized Divorce through Mediation
Since the Child Support Guidelines were amended in the late 90s, the number of overnights with each parent factored in to the child support calculus for cases within the Guidelines. In general, the more overnights meant less...more
We often see family law clients who have misconceptions about divorces. These misconceptions impact their decision-making. We are going to debunk common myths about divorce in Arizona to provide clarity and empower...more
So, you have decided to pursue a divorce and you’ve chosen an attorney who you want to meet with. What do you do next? Your first consultation with a divorce attorney usually involves an explanation of your legal options, an...more
Black letter law is that to change a child support Order, the person seeking a modification must show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances. But what is the standard if there is a custody agreement, even if the...more
If you happened to be out and about this weekend chances are good that you drove past neighborhood athletic fields which are starting to fill with student athletes and their middle aged coaches. In one sense, this is part of...more
In many states, child support obligations do not extend past either the age of 18 or the child’s graduation from high school. In Washington, however, a parent can file a petition to continue child support after the child...more
All eyes are on the Costner divorce and wondering about the eligibility to receive the amount of child support Costner’s estranged wife is seeking. The amount of support, lifestyle discussions and the prenuptial agreement all...more
From the earliest days of this blog in 2008, one of my frequent topics has been the use of parent coordinators. Originally, there was a Pilot Program instituted by the Supreme Court for use of parent coordinators. At the...more
A couple is divorcing in Arizona. They have minor children. The wife filed for divorce, served the husband, and a response has been filed. The spouses have very different views, perhaps diametrically opposed views, about...more
In Washington State, couples going through divorce are required to attend a mediation in an attempt to settle the case before trial, unless excused for reasons such as domestic violence. As a divorce attorney, I have prepared...more
In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Grace G. Dickler (Ret.) and Hon. Karen G. Shields (Ret.) explore how the pandemic affected family law disputes, how virtual proceedings provided an avenue to keep cases moving forward and...more
In cases where parents are divorced or not married and living separately, most parents are familiar with the idea of child support (i.e., one parent paying money to the other parent for the benefit of the children.) However,...more
Everyone has a friend, relative, or co-worker who has been through a divorce. It is important to understand that not every divorce is the same! Just because your friend did not have to pay alimony does not mean you will not...more
What do Bridget Moynahan, Tiki Barbar, and Denise Richards have in common? They (or their spouse) were all pregnant while going through a divorce....more
Typically, divorce cases are handled by the court on the “FM” docket and cases involving people that weren’t married but have children together are handled on the “FD” or non-dissolution docket. Despite the fact that a...more
We have all read the headlines that divorce rates are increasing worldwide and those rates are not expected to be dropping soon. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many of us to our limits. People are stressed out and locked...more
Last month I reviewed how to approach the extremely important decision of choosing a guardian for your minor children. Let’s now look at some vehicles for ensuring financial stability for your children in the event of your...more
In the perhaps “too many years” I have been reading and reporting on family law cases, there are times when a reported case inspires a collective shrug from the family law bar. One prominent example is Beasley v. Beasley, a...more
Divorce is hard. Along with all the emotional upheaval associated with the end of a relationship, the legal wrangling and disputes over division of assets, allocation of liabilities, parenting plans and the appropriate amount...more
The length of time that a parent must pay child support, or a parent can receive child support, varies by state. So it is extremely important that one look to the applicable state’s law when addressing this issue. Tennessee’s...more
I have previously written about the custody and parenting time issues that may be presented when a child is moved from state to state within the country. But what of child support? In an interesting recent unpublished...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
It's back to school season and our social media feeds are flooded with families posting photographs of bright-eyed children holding Pinterest inspired chalkboard signs. But, we would be remiss to not have a conversation...more
On June 19, 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in an Opinion that could be described as unanimous, ruled that the trial court was correct when it decided that it could deviate from presumptive minimum guidelines in a...more
Your marriage is in question and you are contemplating divorce. Before you go down the path, here are a few things to consider...more