Understanding Contempt of Court After Divorce
When the court grants a divorce in Arizona, it has the power to enforce all orders that are entered for the couple of the divorce. If one of the parties violates any part of the agreement without the court’s permission, then that party is said to be in contempt of the court and can have […]
Factors That Guide Child Support Modifications
As a part of the divorce process, many states necessitate separate child support proceedings to ensure that the minor gets the same level of support that he or she would have enjoyed had the parents been together. During the court hearing, each parent is required to present evidence to support his/her ability to make the […]
Divorce Mediation and Its Advantages
Divorce mediation is a way of finding solutions to issues like spousal support and child support payments. The mediation occurs out of the courtroom where both parties and their divorce attorneys in Arizona meet the court-appointed third-party who acts as the mediator. The mediator is a neutral person who assists the parties involved in reaching […]
Understanding Child Custody
To understand your child custody options, you first need to familiarize yourself with legal terminology used by lawyers. According to Arizona child custody laws, there are two types of child custody one can have (1) physical custody, and (2) legal custody. Let us look at these in some detail. Physical custody This is also known […]
Child Support Guidelines in Arizona
In Arizona, child support is continued until the child turns 18. However, if the child has turned 18 and has not yet graduated from high school, child support will extend until graduation or the child’s 19th birthday, whichever comes first. There are several criteria that determine a child support order during a support hearing. To tackle […]
The Difference between Legal Separation and Divorce
For many, divorce vs legal separation is a decision that is hard to make but understanding the difference between them can make the decision easier. The primary difference between the two is that legal separation will not end the marriage, but will enable the couple to live separately. During the time that a couple lives […]
Arizona Changes Custody to Legal Decision-Making
Child custody is often a very confusing and misunderstood area of family law for people facing a Phoenix custody or divorce case. With the new year brings new changes to the laws on child custody in Arizona. The first and most apparent change is that the term “child custody” has been replaced with the term […]