Divorce Decree Modification In Arizona, What To Know

A divorce decree modification focuses around the changing of the original agreement or consent decree from the divorce. These changes can cover a variety of motives but usually focus around custody or financial adjustments that need to be made. Whether or not the agreement involved attorneys, you should always consult legal counsel before making any […]

Never Hesitate With Orders Of Protection (“OOP”)

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Orders of protection, also known as restraining orders, are designed to keep a person away from you for a set amount of time to prevent irreparable injury or harm. Once the Order of Protection is granted by the court, they must be served on the defendant by a member of law enforcement. If you and […]

Retirement Accounts And Divorce In Arizona

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When couples divorce in Arizona, retirement accounts they contributed to during the marriage are typically equally divided. Divorcing spouses often lament about the impending loss of personal property, having to sell a home, and having to pay spousal maintenance. People often forget that any funds contributed to his or her 401(k) will likely be split […]

How To Get An Annulment In Arizona

How To Get An Annulment In Arizona

Getting an annulment in Arizona is a big decision regarding your separation from your ex. There are some key differences between getting an annulment versus getting a divorce. One of the key differences has to do with your financial status before, during and since the marriage. For example, if you had a lot of money […]

How Can I Adopt My Step Children In Arizona?

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Arizona has a simple but direct process for adopting a stepchild. You have to be married to a biological parent and you also have to live with them and the child. You need to be a US citizen and it helps to have the consent of the other biological parent. There are several things you […]

Adopting A Stepchild In Arizona

There are several differences to adopting a stepchild versus adopting a child. Some of the key differences include the regulations to adopt, and the process for adoption that you have to go through in the state of Arizona. When adopting a stepchild, the process is far more direct, however, there are still some regulations.   […]

8 Divorce Mistakes To Avoid

8 Divorce Mistakes To Avoid Divorce is not an easy experience. It’s something that people have a great deal of difficulty with as major changes are made to their lives. For some, it’s sudden, for others, it’s been a long process. Divorce is an emotional process and when decisions are made with emotions, they can […]

Adoption In Arizona, What You Need To Know

Adoption In Arizona, What You Need To Know   Adopting a child is a wonderful thing that comes with a lot of work. The process of adoption is not simple or  quick. It can take years for some to fully get through the process and even after that there are still things you have to […]

15 Questions To Ask A Family Law Attorney

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Learn the best questions to ask a Maricopa family law attorney during your free consultation.   Meeting with a family law attorney? There are so many areas they cover, and you can utilize their expertise in each area. For example, you want to divorce your husband in Arizona, after 10 years of marriage. You have […]

7 Myths About Parental Alienation

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Parental alienation is a common topic that is trending in the world of divorce and separation. Parents are claiming that their children are being brainwashed or turned against them. They believe that their former partner is telling their children terrible things about them, coming up with excuses of why they cannot spend time together and […]