Arizona law allows divorcing parents to decide among themselves how parenting time will be divided. Indeed, the courts prefer that parents work together to develop parenting plans because those who have reached an agreement are more likely to cooperate with one...
Helping You Resolve Difficult Issues In Family Law
Month: October 2014
Division of community property in a divorce
Arizona residents who are going through a divorce may want to learn more about property division laws. While determining who gets what in a divorce settlement, gaining a solid understanding of what is defined as community property and what isn't may help to prevent...
Lawyers may assist pro se individuals via limited representation
In some Arizona cases, individuals may want to consult with a licensed lawyer while they are representing themselves. The State Bar of Arizona has released an ethics opinion addressing the scope of representation under such an arrangement, including the requirements...
How is child support determined in Arizona?
Arizona judges use statutory guidelines and consider a number of factors when determining the amount of child support one parent will be ordered to pay the other after a divorce or separation. Both parents are considered responsible for contributing a portion of money...
In loco parentis rights of grandparents
In Arizona and other states, courts have upheld the legal rights of grandparents when parental divorce threatens these grandparents' ongoing relationships with their grandchildren. Visitation rights granted to persons other than parents are described as 'in loco...