Changes to Parenting Coordinator Rules Beginning in 2016, there are a number of changes coming to Parenting Coordinators. Parenting Coordinators fall under Rule 74 of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. Parenting Coordinators have been popular among parents who believe they can work out their issues with a third party, opposed to having to […]
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What is an emergency custody (temporary) order? An emergency custody order would put an order in place immediately without providing notice to the other party. The most common types of emergency orders deal with minor children. How do I get an emergency custody order for my child? First, you must make sure you file an
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Betty and Bob have a one-year-old child together. They decide it is time to get a divorce. Bob tells her he will take care of all of the paperwork, and she does not need to do anything. He tells her that neither party will have to pay child support and they will get to spend
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Depending on the type of case you are involved in, you will likely have very different rights as a Father. The law treats Fathers very differently depending on the situation. Unfortunately, the law has not afforded all of the protections that Mothers have for Fathers yet. For example, if you have a two-month-old child, but were
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Parents often wonder if they are allowed to leave the state when they have a minor child and a family law matter. This happens while parents are still married, during the pending divorce, and after the divorce. Can I move out of state with my child? There are requirements that pertain to each of these
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Are you thinking about getting divorced in Arizona and wondering what happens now? Many people feel overwhelmed, scared, regretful or guilty when they think about divorce. The legal process seems cloaked in secrecy and the filing clerks sure aren’t helping. If you have to hear they can’t give you “legal advice” one more time, you
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Step Parent Rights What if my child is not my biological child? Do I still have rights? In today’s society, it is very common for couples to marry that have children from previous marriages or relationships. So what happens to those children when you and your spouse decide it is time to call it quits?
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*This blog is specific to two good parents and may not apply in cases of domestic violence, drug or alcohol use, neglect or other circumstances. Co-parenting is easier said than done when two parents live in the same house. It’s harder when two parents are sharing custody in the same town. It can be downright
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If you’ve entered into a Rule 69 agreement, it is likely that you and your spouse were able to come to an agreement on some or all of the issues in your divorce or child custody case. A Rule 69 agreement is a binding settlement between the parties in a family law case. Once you’ve entered
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The experience of divorce is challenging and difficult, especially if minor children are involved. With the addition of child support and child custody issues, the divorce process can be emotionally draining, confusing, and frustrating. The court’s highest goal is to create a custody arrangement that takes into account the child’s best interest. However, as time
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