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Litigation of any kind can be expensive, and a divorce is no exception. The good news is that there are many ways that you can help control the expense. Here are 10 tips for reducing the expenses of your divorce. Put It in Writing. If you need to relay information to your attorney that is …
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Do I have to get divorced in the same state I was married in? No. Regardless of where you were married, you may seek a divorce in Arizona if the jurisdictional requirements of residency are met and the marriage is not considered void in Arizona. The law that will be applied is Arizona law, not …
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It is the policy of the State of Arizona that, absent contrary evidence, the child should have “substantial, frequent, meaningful and continuing parenting time with both parents.” The court will always look to the best interest of the child in determining a parenting time schedule. The judge considers many factors in determining the best interest …
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Arizona does not use the word “custody” in making decisions about a minor child. Instead, Arizona uses the terms legal decision-making and parenting time to better define what a court must do in deciding issues related to a minor child. Legal decision-making refers to the right and responsibility of a parent to make nonemergency decisions …
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Neither party is required to leave the marital residence during the divorce unless a court orders one party to leave. If you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement regarding which of you will leave the residence during the divorce, you may seek a temporary order for exclusive possession of the home until the case …
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Two questions that often get asked in custody cases are what weight does the child’s preference have in a custody case, and how can I demonstrate to the judge that I have been the primary care provider. The preference of your child is only one of the many factors a judge may consider in determining …
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Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally draining time. However, knowing when and how to communicate with your legal team can help to alleviate some of the stress. Here are a few tips for ways to best communicate with your lawyer. Avoid communicating on minor issues that are out of the control of your lawyer. Most …
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A common misperception arises as to when child support amounts change. As a general rule, parents are required to exchange tax returns each year during the period of time that child support is owed. Doing so and keeping an eye on the gross income of both parents can be important in determining whether any action …
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The answer to this question varies by state. There is usually a statute or rule of law directly on point that gives a clear answer. But there are a number of other court decisions and laws that can affect the answer and make it an area worth looking into closely if you are either paying …
You have just come from your lawyer’s office and now wonder whether you really understood everything that was being said. There are special terms used throughout a divorce proceeding that you will hear, and often times as practitioners we forget that the terms, while familiar to us, are not familiar to you. The following is …
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