Why should you seek full custody of your child? Let’s look at some of the most common reasons why this custody type is needed. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Reasons To Get Full Custody Of A Child When you have full custody of your children, you can legally make all child-related decisions without consulting the other parent. If…
What factors can ultimately end up denying overnight visitation for a parent? (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION 1. Environment At Home The environment at your home will undoubtedly play a huge role in determining if you are fit for overnight visits. Your judge will want to ensure your home is free of any hazards or unsafe…
The decision to end a marriage later in life can be extremely difficult. Many couples, even at an advance age, are not prepared for the unique legal issues that come with divorce. When terminating a marriage, older individuals must take into account insurance, business interests, healthcare, retirement savings, estate planning, and social security. As senior…
Yes, expert witnesses do get paid for their services. Now, you may be wondering who is responsible for paying the fees of an expert witness. According to AZBar, “Arizona’s version requires a client to be ultimately responsible for costs and expenses of litigation that are advanced by a lawyer. Thus, to the extent a fact…
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…
Retainer fees are upfront payments made to a divorce lawyer. How much should you expect to pay and what do these fees cover? (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Retainer Fee Cost Factors On average, a retainer fee for a divorce lawyer costs $3,500. Fees will typically range from $2,000-$5,000 in the U.S., according to LegalScoops. In a recent survey,…
The following items should be included in a divorce settlement. Use our complete checklist below. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION What Is A Marriage Settlement Agreement? A marriage settlement agreement, also known as a property settlement agreement, is a comprehensive list that covers all terms of a divorce. While this document is not reviewed by the…
Let’s take a look at the differences between uncontested and contested divorces. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION What Is An Uncontested Divorce? 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…
It is true that courts prefer not to separate siblings when issuing custody orders. What happens if one sibling requests custody of another, though? In many cases, the older sibling may want to take a younger sibling away from an unsafe or harmful parents care. There are also some situations where a younger sibling may…
If you are currently searching for “how to terminate parental rights”, this article is for you! (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Grounds For Terminating Paternal Rights A person may seek to terminate parental rights of an individual for the following reasons: Drug or alcohol abuse. Adoption. Neglect. Domestic abuse. Incarceration. Mental health issues. Failure to maintain…
