Same-sex couples are increasingly turning to IVF, donor sperm, and surrogacy to build their families—but Arizona law doesn’t always automatically protect both parents. To secure legal recognition and protect your child, same-sex partners must take
A well-drafted surrogacy agreement is one of the most important tools for protecting both the intended parents and the surrogate. It outlines expectations, avoids misunderstandings, and provides a roadmap in case of unexpected medical, emotional,
Dividing property in a divorce is hard enough. But what happens when the “property” includes frozen embryos created during IVF? Embryo custody battles are an emerging area of family law in Arizona—and courts are increasingly
One of the most confusing aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is determining who the legal parents actually are. In Arizona, genetics don’t always establish legal parenthood—and without proper planning, even loving, committed parents can
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has opened the door for individuals and couples to build families in new and meaningful ways. But while the science is advanced, the legal process in Arizona is still evolving—and if
Substance Abuse and Children’s Best Interests Here’s a fairly common situation: A parent of minor children petitions for divorce, and files for either sole or joint legal decision-making (custody). The other parent replies, alleging that
One of the most difficult aspects of getting a divorce when you have children is writing the parenting plan. In Arizona, the presumption is that both parents will have equal parenting time with the kids.
I hope that your school year is off to a good start. I will be honest. Mine has been a little rough. I have four kiddos. They are all the way from starting kindergarten to
