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May 12, 2023

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 serving as present and effective parents. One spouse who is coming to terms with another’s substance abuse disorder […]

May 4, 2023

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 emotional health. However, some strategies can help make the situation more manageable. […]

Apr 20, 2023

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 child support to the other. Child support is intended for meeting […]

Apr 13, 2023

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 during marriage. Not all debts are created equal. Credit card debts can […]

Mar 24, 2023

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 from it.  While […]

Mar 13, 2023

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 take care of the marital home may need support to live independently […]

Mar 8, 2023

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 still lead to your […]

Feb 24, 2023

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 pursuing this marriage type should understand that it’s for life. They will […]

Feb 8, 2023

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 […]

Jan 26, 2023

Defending yourself against an attacker seems like a natural thing to do – but a lot of people still end up in handcuffs after they’ve been in an altercation of some kind. Sometimes, the police simply make a bad call and arrest someone whose actions were well within their right to self-defense. Other times, people […]