In a recent divorce case, the court of appeals ruled that a spouse who pays a community debt obligation with post-separation funds should receive reimbursement during an equitable distribution of property and debt. This case
As a non-custodial parent, it can be frustrating and distressing when the custodial parent ignores your attempts to communicate with your child. It’s understandable to feel powerless in such a situation, but there are steps
Understanding the Arizona Spousal Maintenance Guidelines: A Simple Explanation The Arizona Spousal Maintenance Guidelines are a set of rules established by the Supreme Court to determine the amount and duration of spousal maintenance (formerly known
If you are going through a divorce or separation and have children, one of the most significant decisions you will have to make is determining who will have legal custody of the children. In Arizona,
One common question we encounter at Modern Law is whether a father can change a child’s last name if he is not listed on the birth certificate and has no court order. Who Has Legal
As co-parenting becomes more common, disagreements between parents about important decisions, such as medical treatment for their children, can arise. In this blog post, we’ll answer the question of whether a parent can lose custody
In family law cases, determining child support payments is often a contentious issue. If one parent is voluntarily underemployed or unemployed, the other parent may have to pay more in child support payments. Proving voluntary
Once you file for divorce, who stays in the house, and who is responsible for paying the mortgage? In a recent Arizona divorce case, a wife claimed reimbursement for half of the payments she made
In cases where domestic violence and narcissistic personality disorder are present, it can be challenging to protect children from being exposed to harm. Unfortunately, even with evidence of domestic violence, temporary orders may allow the
