Using Court-Appointed Advisors For Family Law Cases
When there are minor children in a divorce, cases can quickly go sideways. If either parent has substance abuse or mental health issues, the court may appoint a special advisor to the family law case, called a Court Appointed Advisor or “CAA.” The goal of the advisor is to assist the court in making parenting […]
13 Family Law Myths
Misinformation is so common now that it’s attacking our legal system. Every day, “experts” tell you on television, podcasts, social media, blogs or in person what the law is. Ironically, few of these “experts” are actual lawyers, or have experience in the situation they are discussing. We politely call these myths, but the […]
20 Legal Tips For Protecting Yourself Before Marriage
Getting married is supposed to be an exciting and wonderful time in your life. It’s the start of a new life for you and your partner and it deserves to be enjoyed and celebrated. Unfortunately, there are far too many horror stories that have been told about marriages where one partner was not honest and […]
Who keeps the dogs in the divorce?
Who keeps the dogs in the divorce? Pets bring us immeasurable joy, however pet ownership after a divorce can be tricky as animals are considered personal property. Unlike children, there is no “shared custody” of pets unless both parties agree. However, if no agreement can be reached on who keeps the pets, the decision will […]
Do I Want The House In A Divorce?
Real estate is often considered one of the most reliable and safest forms of investing one can make. Owning property usually means a profitable investment for the owner, but there are plenty of examples of investments not turning out the way one had hoped. In real estate, one of the most common examples is when […]
9 Biggest Challenges With Getting A Divorce
9 Biggest Challenges With Getting A Divorce No divorce is easy. It doesn’t matter if the couples agree to every single aspect of the settlements and never speak again. There are moments when they have to think about what happened, what could have been, they have to make new adjustments including being alone early on. […]
Who Owns A Pet In A Breakup?
Pet ownership after a divorce usually is not settled in a court. It comes down to decisions made between the couple getting divorced. However, if no agreement can be reached, the decision can be made by the courts, but cannot be enforced in Arizona. That’s right, the court may decide on custody of the animal […]
Your Legal Options In Abandonment Situations
If your partner has abandoned you, it has left you in a vulnerable and challenging spot with perhaps your finances, health, responsibilities, personal life and more. Your partner will blame stress or other reasons. However, in the case of legal partnership, especially when children are involved, abandonment is taken seriously. What legal responsibilities […]
Adjusting Parenting Time For Your Kids
Did your schedule change recently? Are you now having to go into work later meaning you have to be out later? That hour or two difference may not seem like much to an employer, but it can make a world of difference on your schedule. You get your kids during the week and your former […]
What Is Spousal Maintenance & How Does It Impact Me?
Spousal maintenance, formerly known as alimony, is the financial support provided by a former spouse. In Arizona, the standard the courts consider is “self-sufficiency.” The maintenance or financial support is paid based on a variety of variables including the length of the marriage, current earnings, contribution of each spouse, standard of living, and whether there […]