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Divorce signals several new starts. During the divorce process, one of the issues the court will take seriously and rule on is the child’s post-divorce living arrangements. When the family court pronounces the terms of the child custody order, it is imperative that both parents respect it. Unfortunately, things do not always go as intended. […]
The home where you live is probably your most valuable asset, with the possible exception of retirement savings or a small business you own. You and your spouse have probably invested thousands of dollars in mortgage payments in the last year alone, to say nothing of your down payment and the improvements you have made […]
In Arizona, all new divorcing parents and unmarried parents with custody disputes regarding minor children must attend an educational program focused on their children’s needs. These courses are designed to help parents learn the proper way to help children cope with the changes that are happening in their lives. One of the main driving factors […]
Arizona has a “Good Samaritan” law that protects people who seek emergency medical assistance for someone suffering a drug overdose from prosecution for their own drug possession and use at the time. This applies both to those who seek help for someone else and those who get help for their own overdose. The Arizona Opioid […]
Every parent has a right to be involved in their children’s lives. It’s typically beneficial to the children when both parents work together. This is why courts prefer shared custody arrangements where both parents are involved. However, sharing parenting time and decision making are not guaranteed in custody cases. If it could put the child’s […]
Some people think they don’t need to worry about getting a DUI because they smoked marijuana instead of drinking alcohol. However, you don’t need to drink alcohol to get a DUI in Arizona. Drugs like marijuana, prescription medications, and even over-the-counter cold medicines can lead to a DUI conviction if they make it unsafe for […]
Parenting schedules and physical custody issues can make a divorce more difficult. You want to do what’s best for your children, but you also need to think about your other responsibilities. As a busy teacher, you spend many hours a day at the local school. Your children go there, too, so you see them every […]
Those arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Arizona may feel like they are in a hopeless situation. After all, there is probably a police officer willing to testify about their behavior and the chemical test showing that they were over the legal limit. Even those who know the charges against them are […]
Divorcing as a business owner comes with additional complications. Whether it turns out to harm your business depends. Unless you have protected your business with a prenuptial, you need to consider it when dividing assets. How a court will see things depends on several factors. If you began the company before marrying, it would likely […]
You decided to file for a divorce because your spouse cheated on you. It was a relatively simple situation, and you decided to walk away. The problem is that you’re now having to pay to go through a divorce that you didn’t want. Your spouse’s errors led to your filing, and you’re losing money because […]
