The federal government struggles to keep up with the increasing number of designer drugs flooding the streets. One such drug, Xylazine, is also known as the "Drug of the Living Dead," because the illegal use of Xylazine has been linked to excessive skin sores, which...
Year: 2024
Does a child’s wishes matter when deciding custody?
If you are going through a divorce in Arizona, you may wonder whether your child’s wishes or preferences will be considered in determining custody arrangements. The answer to that depends on your specific situation, as explained below. A child’s wishes may be taken...
What is the age of consent for sexual intimacy in Arizona?
Adults in Arizona could find themselves accused of criminal activity under a variety of different circumstances. For example, the pursuit of a romantic relationship could potentially put someone at risk of sexual assault accusations. Such allegations often involve...
Tips for preparing your finances for divorce
Going through a divorce can be emotionally draining; however, you cannot allow the emotional toll that your situation is taking to create a permission structure in which you ignore your financial situation during and after the process. Properly preparing your finances...
Protecting your privacy after deciding to get divorced
Deciding to get divorced is a significant, often deeply personal decision that can affect numerous aspects of one's life, including one's privacy. Nowadays, personal information can be easily accessed and shared. As a result, taking steps to protect your privacy...
Can a co-parent move out of Arizona with their children?
Parents in Arizona often have a hard time adjusting to shared custody arrangements. It can be difficult to spend entire days or weekends separated from one's children and to frequently see a former romantic partner at custody exchanges. However hard it may be for the...
When can divorcing parents effectively pursue sole custody?
Divorce is a challenging time, especially when children are part of the equation. As parents of minors separate their lives, one crucial factor they must consider is the well-being and custody of their children. While joint custody is often an ideal parenting...
Can the police force you to open your phone?
If you are detained by the police and they suspect you’ve committed a crime, they may ask to see your phone. Maybe they want to read text messages on it to see if there is any incriminating information. Maybe they want to look through your photos and videos. Whether...
What is a birdnesting custody arrangement?
Divorcing or legally separated parents in Arizona often need to continue cooperating with each other for the sake of their children. The degree of cooperation necessary depends in no small part on how they structure their custody arrangements. Birdnesting arrangements...
What happens to commingled assets during divorce?
Most of the time – unless spouses can agree to alternative arrangements without judicial intervention – assets acquired by either spouse during the marriage (that are not separate assets) must be divided when a couple divorces. This includes salaries, bonuses,...