Determining exact child support payment obligations is crucial following a separation or divorce. Both parties must understand the state’s laws about child support payments. If you are wondering what child support covers, this article will help! (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Basic Child Support Child support is designed to help with the normal and expected expenses…
In the state of Arizona, you cannot finalize a divorce in less than 60 days. The court will not accept a final divorce document, also known as a Decree, until 60 days after the date of service (A.R.S. 25-329). With that waiting period in place, the average divorce mediation process will take one to six months…
Child custody arrangements are at the heart of the family law system across the country. Recently, there has been an increased interest in dads obtaining split or 50/50 custody of their children. The odds of this arrangement, though, will depend on a few factors detailed below. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION What Are The Chances Of…
An annulment is utilized by couples to render a marriage invalid. It is essentially a legal procedure that makes it appear that you and your partner should not have been married in the first place. The average annulment will cost between $500-$5,000, according to Costaide. The exact cost can be determined once the agreement has…
When parents think about their child’s future, they usually imagine milestones: first day of school, first job, first apartment. But for families raising a child with special needs, there’s an extra, deeper layer — who will care for my child when I no longer can? Whether your child’s challenges are developmental, medical, or behavioral, planning…
In general, there are two case types: civil cases and criminal cases. Criminal cases are initiated by a government prosecutor against an individual or organization that has broken local, state, or federal laws. Civil cases, meanwhile, are usually between private parties, encompassing everything besides criminal matters. This can range all the way from small claims…
Planning a divorce can at times be absolutely overwhelming. However there are things to consider and to prepare for. In this guide we look at some of those important issues. Read on to learn more. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION It is not easy to decide to end a marriage. At this point in their lives,…
Divorce can be hard and emotionally draining, but mediation is a less confrontational and typically faster way to settle things. Couples in Arizona who want to end their marriage peacefully often choose mediation. One of the most popular questions couples ask is, “How long does mediation for divorce take?” The answer depends on a number…
Couples who are going through mediation work with a neutral third-party specialist to settle disagreements that are getting in the way of a peaceful divorce. A few couples talk about concerns linked to their kids, such custody or support. Others work up arrangements for dividing up assets and debts. Read on to learn more. (480)…
If you want a divorce but your spouse is fighting against this process, it can be quite tough to move forward with the dissolution of your marriage. In some cases, one spouse may not agree to the terms that have been set forth. In other cases, one spouse may simply fail to respond to the…
