Child custody hearings can be quite intimidating so it’s important to prepare for this process. Let’s take a look at what you can expect at the first hearing and what you can do to ensure it goes smoothly. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION How To Prepare For The First Child Custody Hearing It’s crucial to create…
Determining the fitness of a parent, including a mother, involves assessing whether their behavior or circumstances negatively impact the child’s well-being. Signs of an unfit mother may include: (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Neglect: Failing to provide basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. Lack of supervision or leaving the child in unsafe…
While there is no clear cut answer to how much a postnuptial agreement costs, couples can expect to pay an average of $2,000. Costs can range anywhere from a low of $1,000 to a high of $10,000+. Read on to learn which factors can influence the cost of a postnuptial agreement. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION…
A crucial part of any custody battle is just how fit the mother or father is to take care of the child. Here are the steps involved in proving a mother unfit during a custody battle. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION How To Prove An Unfit Mother Parent suitability is often used in custody battles. Every…
While most grandparents do love and care for their grandchildren, unfortunate cases of abuse and neglect can lead to parents terminating their visitation rights. The best way to stop grandparents from seeing your children is to hire an experienced attorney to build your case. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Can You Stop Grandparents From Seeing Their…
If your teenager is serious about wanting to make a permanent living arrangement change, there are a few things to consider before making a final decision. Here are your options if your teenager wishes to live with a non-custodial parent. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION WHAT IS PHYSICAL CUSTODY? This type of custody refers to the…
Parental rights are not terminated in a permanent guardianship. However, it can remove a parent’s legal custody of his or her child. In most cases, permanent guardianship can be revoked if the child’s parent, the child, or another party chooses to file a petition with the court to revoke the guardianship. This can occur if…
Discovery can be a complicated and difficult part of the divorce process. Discovery refers to both spouses exchanging information and evidence as part of the divorce proceedings. This phase is used to determine a fair settlement. However, discovery can often become contentious, while driving up costs. Use these tips to avoid the discovery process. (480)…
Second custody hearings typically address changes to an existing custody arrangement. Here’s a general idea of what might happen: (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Before the Hearing: Reason for Change: There must be a reason for the hearing. This could be a significant change in circumstances for a parent, a disagreement about the current plan, or…
You will be able to keep both costs and confusion at a minimum when you come to a divorce mediation session prepared. Use our complete checklist below. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION What Is Divorce Mediation? Divorce mediation is a common way to negotiate an out-of-court settlement between two parties seeking a divorce. In this process,…
