A family lawyer’s services can be used for divorce, child custody, adoption, and spousal support cases. Domestic violence also happens to fall under the family law umbrella. Depending on the complexity of the case, lawyer retainer fees typically cost between $3,500-$10,000. Let’s look at some common factors that can impact these fees. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL…
Here’s an updated overview of Postnuptial Agreement costs in 2025 across the U.S., including national averages and complexities: 💸 1. Average Legal Fees (USA-wide) Drafting a postnup: approx. $930 on average brides.com+15 contractscounsel.com+15 contractscounsel.com+15 Reviewing an existing agreement: around $500 reddit.com+4 contractscounsel.com+4 contractscounsel.com+4 These figures reflect flat-fee billing from services like ContractsCounsel, averaged across multiple…
In Arizona, a father can be awarded full custody (now referred to legally as legal decision-making and parenting time) when the court determines that it is in the best interests of the child. While Arizona law does not favor mothers over fathers, full custody is generally awarded to one parent only in situations where shared…
Yes, you can take your child out of state if there is no custody order in place, but there are serious caveats and risks, especially if the other parent objects. Here’s what you need to know: (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION ⚖️ What Happens if There’s No Custody Order? In the absence of a court order:…
The cost of an annulment in 2025 can vary widely depending on your location, whether the case is contested, and if you use an attorney. Here’s a breakdown of typical costs: 💵 Average Cost of an Annulment (2025) Expense Type Estimated Cost Range Filing Fee (Court) $150 – $450 Attorney Fees (if used) $1,500 –…
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…
The terms bigamy and polygamy both refer to being married to more than one person at the same time, but they differ in context, legality, and intention: 🔹 Bigamy Definition: The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another, without the knowledge or consent of one or both spouses. Key Feature: It’s…
With many courts moving in the direction of joint custody agreements, how would it be possible to get a father’s visitation rights denied? Here are a few circumstances to monitor. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Can Arizona Courts Deny Father’s Visitation Rights? Whenever two parents separate or divorce, the custodial parent can occasionally prevent the non-custodial…
An uncontested divorce is obviously when neither party is in dispute. This makes for more simple court proceedings but obviously all the details need to be ironed out by the partners going their separate ways before agreeing to the divorce. The timeline for an uncontested divorce in Arizona undoubtedly depends on the specific couple and…
A second custody hearing typically occurs when there is a modification request (for a change in custody) or a follow-up hearing after an initial custody arrangement has been made. It can also happen in cases where there are disputes or ongoing issues that need to be addressed. Here’s an overview of what happens during a…
