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If you’ve decided to end your marriage and you share a minor child with your spouse, you will need to clarify the child’s post-divorce living arrangements. Commonly known as a parenting plan, you’ll need to craft an arrangement that outlines how you will co-parent your child. Ideally, the court prefers that divorcing parents work out […]
Both you and your spouse made contributions to your marital household that benefit of the other. You likely shared income and insurance benefits with one another, and each of you may have performed certain tasks around the home. Separating your lives will be one of the biggest challenges in your upcoming divorce. Financial issues are […]
Fentanyl has been in the news recently; however, many people do not fully understand what it is, why it is illegal or the potential consequences of having it. Fentanyl is classified as a narcotic. It is a synthetic opioid made in a lab and a Schedule II controlled substance. While it does have a medical […]
There is a high chance that a prosecutor will offer you a plea deal if you face criminal charges. Despite everyone having the constitutional right to a jury trial, most cases are settled with plea deals. It suits the overburdened legal system. It suits the prosecutor, who can chalk up yet another win. But does […]
As divorcing parents of minor children, you need to keep cooperating to raise those children. Yet, the turmoil of a divorce ( and the events that led to it) can make that incredibly challenging. What then? What if you just cannot get along enough to co-parent? Parallel parenting offers an alternative when co-parenting is not […]
Christmas is approaching fast. While divorce might take away a lot of the seasonal stress – no more having to be polite with the inlaws – it can add plenty more, especially if you have children. If this is the first Christmas since you and your spouse split, your children may struggle. Here are some […]
The theory of parental alienation has never been scientifically proven valid. Yet many courts and litigators treat it as though it has. The belief behind it is that one parent can influence their child to turn against the other parent through their actions and words. The United Nations is so concerned about the worldwide rise […]
plan to marry. Despite your best intentions, you may find yourself in an untenable situation. Maybe the two of you have opposing political opinions and can no longer even converse civilly with each other. Perhaps your spouse cheated on you, and you know you will never forgive them. You believe that divorce is likely the […]
Litigating child custody can be overwhelming. At the end of the day, important decisions regarding your child’s upbringing will be determined by the judge who has absolutely no clue about your family dynamics. With this in mind, it is not uncommon for divorcing couples to wonder whether they can settle child custody out of court. […]
You’re done! Your marriage is over, and you are getting a divorce. If divorce is inevitable, one of the issues you will need to work out is the division of your marital property according to Arizona laws. If you have a home, it will likely be a contentious issue during the property division process. Should you […]
