It's up to a family court judge to determine how parental responsibilities will be divided in a divorce if parents cannot agree on the way forward Like with all other states, Arizona law emphasizes the children’s best interests during child custody proceedings. In...
There are many things that can influence the likelihood of divorce. How old was the couple when they got married? Do they have children? Are they experiencing financial stress? Everyone’s situation is unique, and factors like these – and many more – can work together...
Police officers have no obligation to be honest with suspects. They may encourage someone to tell the truth. Suspects may have to swear to tell the truth under oath. However, a police officer who is carrying out an investigation does not always have to be honest. For...
The start of the school year generally inspires a host of changes to a family’s schedule when minor children are part of the household. It can inspire changes across two households when a child’s parents are no longer together. As a result of all the changes that...
There are two types of child custody when someone gets divorced. People generally think about the first one, which is physical custody. This just refers to which parent the child is going to live with and where they are going to live at the time. But the second part...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can have serious consequences, especially in a state like Arizona with overly strict laws against drunk driving. A conviction can affect your driving privileges, finances, and even freedom. As such, it helps to familiarize...
Many family businesses are owned by married couples. In some cases, one spouse had already started the business, and then they got married and began working with their new spouse. In other cases, the marriage came first, and a couple started a business as a source of...
Most of the time, when someone is ordered to pay alimony, they’re going to do it on a monthly basis. This is monthly spousal support because the other person is expected to be supported during the marriage. For example, maybe a couple got married and one person...
You may be mistaken to think you'll get off easy if this is your first drunk driving offense. While the law is lenient for first-time DUI offenders in some jurisdictions, it's not the case in Arizona. The Grand Canyon State has some of the strictest DUI laws. So...
It’s often said that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. While the statistics may show that this belief isn’t entirely accurate, there’s still some truth in the matter. Divorce does happen and more often than people realize. Here’s why: 1. Financial issues...