Open Letter to Client Thank you for entrusting me with your family law matter. Going through a divorce or any family law case can be very stressful and you are probably unsure of what to expect from your attorney. I thought it would be helpful to provide you with some general information so that you …
When Can My Child Decide Which Parent to Live With After the Divorce?
In Arizona, a child can decide which parent to live with after their parent’s divorce only when the child reaches his or her 18th birthday. At this age, when the child is no longer a minor, the Court loses jurisdiction over the child for purposes of determining legal decision-making (custody) and parenting time. Until this age, …
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Please Do Not Sign That Divorce Agreement Yet!
It is common for divorcing spouses to negotiate and resolve between themselves claims relating to division of property, debts, payment of spousal maintenance and parenting schedules for their children. When parties are able to reach these agreements on their own, the Court offers standard forms that parties can complete themselves and submit to the Court …
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Please Don’t Send That Inappropriate Email/Text to Your Ex-Spouse
My clients often provide me with copies of their emails and text communications with their ex-spouse. Most of the time, the written communications are helpful evidence to demonstrate whether a parent is communicating and co-parenting in good faith, i.e., if a parent is timely responding to information requests or is providing necessary information about the …
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