Divorce is for Adults
Marriage……People meet, fall in love, get married, have children and often grow together from young adults into full-fledged grown-ups. Whether the marriage is short or spans several decades, divorce is not something that anyone enters into a marriage anticipating. When a marriage reaches a point where divorce is inevitable, emotions run high and mistakes are […]
Why You Should Do Your Research Before Hiring A Family Lawyer
If you are facing legal problems that are complex, you should think about hiring an attorney. Lawyers do more than represent their clients in the court of law. They offer strategic advice and even serve as a legal coach. To find the right person for the job, do your research before hiring a family lawyer.
Understanding Parenting Time and Visitation
For every parent, spending quality time with the child is very important. For divorcing parents, parenting time and visitation plans are what allow them time together with the child. Therefore, it is vital that a divorcing parent understands how to get visitation rights and looks to family law attorneys in Phoenix AZ as a source of […]
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 […]
Understanding Family Law and Choosing Your Lawyer
In the past, attorneys in the field of family law were called matrimonial or divorce lawyers. The primary focus was on marital relationships and nothing more. Most of the domestic cases were basically limited to setting spousal maintenance, dividing marital property, and establishing child support and custody. But over the last few decades, the scope […]
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 […]
Helpful Websites for Co-Parenting.
We commonly rely on the internet for work, school, entertainment, and to keep in touch with friends and family. When going through a divorce in Arizona or a child custody case, why not look to the internet to assist in co-parenting with your Ex? There are many sites that provide tools for parents to assist […]
Parenting Time and the Holiday Season
Scott Law Offices is focused on family. The holiday season is all about family. Holidays can bring a certain amount of stress for many people. When two people share child custody in Arizona, that holiday stress is often magnified. Avoiding child custody and parenting time issues during the holidays can reduce stress for all involved. […]
The Confusion About Child Custody
Child custody has proven to be one of the most confusing and misunderstood areas of family law for people facing a Phoenix custody or divorce case. So, what does the term “custody” mean? Most individuals seeking the advice of a Phoenix family law attorney use this term to explain who they desire their children to […]