Category: Modification
The Alec & Lydia Act Is Now Arizona Law. Here’s What Every Parent Needs to Know.
Arizona just made one of the most significant changes to family law in recent memory. Governor Katie Hobbs has signed House Bill 2995 — known as the Alec and Lydia Act — into law. If
What’s the difference between custody and legal decision making?
What’s the difference between custody and legal decision making? I want to file a modification of custody for my child. My ex is crazy and can’t raise my child right. What can I do? Great Question!
What if a parent uses drugs? Is an alcoholic? Or is always stoned?
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
Parenting after divorce
When Parents choose to get a divorce, they have to understand how it affects their children. Arizona law requires that both parties take a class on divorce. This class is given when the first papers
Modification of Parenting Time and Legal Decision Making
How to Change Your Parenting Time Meet Sally. Sally is a mom of three children, ages 2, 7, and 10. Sally and her ex-husband, Bob, were divorced one year ago. Sally and Bob agreed to
Do I have to pay alimony if my ex is living with someone?
We often hear this question: Do I have to continue paying alimony if my spouse is co-habitating? By law, Spousal Maintenance ends upon remarriage or death. But what about when your ex is shacking up?
What if Your Ex Doesn’t Follow the Court Order?
When you get divorced, you expect that your ex will follow the court orders that are part of the divorce. While most couples will abide by the agreement, this is not the case with everyone.
Can I change my child’s last name?
When the relationship between parents has broken down, married or unmarried, who chooses the child’s name? And can a child’s last name be changed afterward? More than 40% of children are born to unmarried parents