The state of Arizona does not have a standard definition for open adoption. The law allows for birth parents and adoptive parents to work out terms and put them in a legally binding contract about how […]
When parents go through a divorce, it is hard for a child of any age. Unless it is feasible for different circumstances, the child will end up with one parent for the majority of the time. This […]
Alimony is a monetary legal obligation of a spouse to another spouse to provide financial support before and after a legal separation. This obligation is also referred to as spousal support. In the state of Arizona, this is called spousal maintenance. The court […]
When parents separate or divorce, it is hard on any children they may have together. The non-custodial party must support that child, even if they are not present. This support comes in the form of […]
When a couple with children splits up, whether they are married or not, it can be hard on the children. There are times when the couple cannot agree on how they want to do custody and how they […]
A child support order is a legal obligation of the noncustodial party or the party in which the child resides with the least. Once the amount has been ordered by the court it is the responsibility of the parent ordered to […]
There are times when we open our homes to a child not knowing the situation they were pulled from. There is an overview that is given, but no one can truly understand what the child may have been through. […]
Becoming an adoptive parent is fulfilling, especially if you are unable to have children of your own or if you are looking to expand your family. Every state and agency have their own requirements that adoptive […]
Family court judges throughout the state of Arizona give strong consideration to each child’s preference when making important decisions about parenting time and visitation rights. It is possible for a child […]
Arizonans considering a divorce and those in the midst of a divorce are likely wondering what their son or daughter’s living arrangement will be like in the months and years ahead. There is also the matter of how the […]
