Month: January 2016

An unusual divorce case is in the news, and has led some in Arizona to question why certain people would choose to marry in the first place. The matter centers on a man who married a woman 20 years ago, only to divorce her just months after their wedding. He continued...

The first few weeks of a divorce can be a hectic time. There are a number of issues that require attention, and it can seem as though there is never enough time in the day to cover the growing to-do list. There are several financial safeguards that should be put into...

Transitioning from married to single is a difficult task, especially for Arizona families with small children. Both parents usually want to remain closely connected to their kids, and many families will consider a child custody arrangement that divides parenting time...

As most Arizona spouses move through their divorce cases, very few give any serious consideration to reconciling with their partners. In reality, however, a number of couples do eventually get back together, and many will remarry. An unusual case recently went before...

In the vast majority of cases in Arizona and elsewhere, child support is an obligation limited to biological or adoptive parents. When two people marry and bring existing children into a new family, the stepparent does not assume a default obligation to support the...

When a divorce or custody case goes before a judge in Arizona or elsewhere, that judge will continue to preside over the case from that point forward with very few exceptions. Only in rare instances will a family court judge be removed from a case. In a recent...

The new year has begun, and many Arizona residents are ready to move forward in their lives. For those who are stuck in the middle of a contentious divorce, that goal may seem difficult to attain. When looking for ways to move a divorce case forward, it is often...

Social science has long held that people who are married have better health and higher levels of happiness than their single or divorced counterparts. One recent study, however, suggests that this strongly held belief may not be as rock-solid as once thought....