When it comes to their children, most parents in Arizona and elsewhere want what is best, especially if the child is sick or suffering. Family courts work under the same guidelines of seeking the best interests of the child. However, sometimes what the parent feels is...
Helping You Resolve Difficult Issues In Family Law
Month: December 2016
Mental competency becomes an issue during a divorce
In the vast majority of cases, Arizona couples who wish to end their marriage go through a fairly predictable series of steps to reach that goal. In some cases, however, there are unusual factors that make obtaining a divorce a more difficult hurdle to clear. An...
Woman not permitted to serve divorce papers via Facebook
When an individual initiates a court case in Arizona or any other state, one of the first steps is to serve the other party with a copy of the pertinent documents. Each state has its own set of rules when it comes to legal service, and those rules must be closely...
Unusual fathers’ rights case highlights child custody risks
A young man is taking his extremely personal and stressful custody battle and turning it into a message of hope for prospective fathers in Arizona and across the nation. The man is now a happy father of a 2-year-old little girl, but he had to fight long and hard to...
Collaborative divorce can lead to lower legal bills
One of the most powerful decisions that any divorcing couple in Arizona can make is to work together to move through the end of their marriage. A collaborative divorce can have a number of benefits, including reduced stress, less contention and a speedier resolution....
Pediatricians can assist parents in child custody matters
The vast majority of Arizona parents love their children more than anything in the world. When a marriage ends, working through the details of child custody and visitation can be one of the most difficult challenges that a parent will ever face. Navigating those...
State’s highest court asked to address child support matter
When Arizona parents go through divorce, the most common outcome is a situation in which shared children reside with one parent while the other receives visitation. In those circumstances, the non-custodial parent is often tasked with making child support payments to...