Family Law

When people think about the main impacts of a divorce, they often think of obvious things like moving out of the house, not living with their spouse any longer or not seeing the children as often. They know that life is going to change. However, it is important to...

Marriage is a relationship built on trust and mutual respect. When one partner starts hiding things from the other, that foundation of trust can quickly erode. Financial infidelity has recently become a mainstream concept, although the issues it includes have affected...

Sometimes a divorce comes with plenty of signs. You and your spouse may have discussed the issue many times before one of you decides it is time to initiate proceedings. Other times, divorce seems to come from nowhere with one spouse unaware a problem exists until the...

Maybe you saw it coming over the past few months or years. Or maybe your spouse did something that pushed you to your limit. Regardless of the circumstances, if you have the feeling that your marriage is over, it’s time to ask for a divorce. But that leads to an...

Finding out that your spouse is having an affair is a rough situation. Learning that they’re leaving you and building a life with that person is even more difficult. When there are children involved, it can be a complex challenge that doesn’t have any easy answers....

Financial constraints, the need to preserve your relationship with your children, the desire to stay in the family home and other factors can all force you and your spouse to stay together for a while, even after you’ve made the decision to seek a divorce. How can you...

Getting a divorce can lead to many feelings of anxiety or tension. Many people who underestimated the impact it would have on their emotional health may feel unsure about how to handle those feelings of stress. However, there are some constructive ways to deal with...

State Bar of Arizona uses the word divorce as shorthand for the real, legal term: dissolution of marriage. The simple term covers both broad and complex concepts but despite its fearsome reputation, it is possible to navigate. While the process is not always intuitive...

An unhappy marriage can feel like an immense burden on couples in Arizona. Even after filing for divorce, a lot of time goes into negotiating the separation of assets and debts. When couples have children, the disentanglement becomes even more difficult as they must...

Whether you are a father who wants to obtain visitation rights with your child or a mother seeking financial support after a relationship ends, the first step is establishing legal paternity. Once the court determines a legal father, orders for custody and support can...