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...
Year: 2023
Who gets to make the decisions for your child after divorce?
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...
Police errors that can affect your DUI case
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...
Will divorce spell the end of a family business?
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...
Why do people seek lump sum alimony?
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...
Will you go to jail for your first DUI in Arizona?
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...
5 common causes of divorce
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...
Should you and your ex consider birdnesting?
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...
What should you tell the police during a DUI traffic stop?
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...
Protecting minor children when divorcing an addict
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...