Breaking up with your partner is never easy, and determining custody arrangements can be stressful for both of you. Birdnesting can be an option that provides children with stability during a difficult time. Rather than them having to move between their parent's new...
Whenever you’re driving, the police could pull you over. This could happen if the police have reasonable suspicion that you are committing or will commit a crime. Perhaps the police believe you ran a red light, drove above the speed limit, swerved between lanes or...
Whether someone routinely ingests drugs or isn’t effectively managing their alcohol consumption, their habits will potentially strain their relationship with their spouse. Those who are struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction also frequently have a hard time...
Co-parenting with an ex-spouse is no easy task, but it can be particularly challenging if the co-parent is toxic. A toxic co-parent can make the situation difficult for you and your children. The constant stress, anxiety, and tension can affect your mental and...
When a couple becomes parents, they are legally obligated to care and provide for the child regardless of the nature of their relationship. And most parents take this responsibility seriously. If you divorce, however, the court may step and direct one parent to pay...
Finances play a crucial role during divorce, just as they do during marriage. Conflict concerning money is one of the leading causes of strife in relationships. One of the questions divorcing couples contend with during divorce is the division of any debts accrued...
If you are formally charged with a crime, say drunk driving, the court may release you on bail. This way, you can carry on with your life while you are on trial. However, it is important to understand from the onset that bail is never an acquittal. In fact, it is far...
Spousal maintenance, which people in many places call alimony, can be a complicating factor in many Arizona divorces. Dependent spouses who have left their careers or put their ambitions on the back burner to raise children, care for family members' health needs or...
Most people get nervous when they are stopped at a DUI checkpoint. And this is understandable. Even if you are sober, you just cannot predict what is about to happen. You may have an open bottle in your car that you do not plan to drink while driving, but this can...
The Arizona State Legislature recognizes a different type of marriage called covenant marriage. According to state laws, individuals who intend to enter into this marriage type will agree to live together as husband and wife for as long as they both live. People...