Fathers’ Rights in Arizona: Protecting Parental Involvement
Fathers have always been pivotal in the development of their Children. And in the last decade or two, our social expectations have increased in the participation that Fathers have in their children’s lives. In fact, equal parenting has become a starting point in most...
Navigating International Travel in Joint Custody Situations
Traveling to different countries is an exciting adventure infused with learning and also unforeseeable circumstances. If you're a parent sharing parenting time (custody) of your child, it can be challenging to reach an agreement on travel times and advanced planning...
Honoring Your Ex-Spouse: Celebrating Parenthood Beyond Divorce
As we approach Father's Day next month, and on the heels of Mother’s Day, it is important for your children to witness and experience the other parent giving honor to the other parent on that parent’s day. After all, your children are an amalgam of both of you, and...
Legal Separation vs. Divorce in Arizona
When a couple decides that their marriage is no longer working, they need to consider whether a legal separation or a divorce is the best outcome for them. While both options involve a formal legal process and address similar issues, they are not the same thing. In...
After Divorce Disputes – Use Mediation to Save Money and Time and Reduce Stress and Improve Relationships
Mediation is a process in which a neutral third-party mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties involved in a dispute to help them reach a mutually acceptable resolution. In family law mediation, the task of finding a solution lies with...
Divorce and Taxes: Confronting Your Unpaid tax debt in your divorce
Taxes are scary enough but to add this into your divorce is the last thing you want to deal with. Good news is that there are ways to manage your unpaid tax debts. Understanding how taxes affect your divorce and how to handle tax debts in the process can help ensure...
What should co-parents know if they want to relocate with their child(ren) to a different area?
It's important for children to have stability in their lives, and you want to be with them as much as possible when you have parenting time. If you're a co-parent and you're considering relocating to a different area such as county or state with your child(ren), there...
Some Points About Filing Taxes During Divorce
As the parent of one or more minor children, you have “a lot on your plate”. If you're recently divorced or going through a divorce, taxes can present a tricky financial situation. Divorced parents need to be aware of the tax implications related to their children and...
Dreaming of an adventurous spring break with your kids?
When it comes to planning spring break trips and activities, with a little bit of effort and communication, you can make it work. With spring break right around the corner, now's the right time to plan a trip and enjoy some quality time together. If you’re...
Understanding Adoption in Arizona
Adoption in Arizona can be confusing. Understanding the different types of adoptions and what's required of adoptive parents, makes it much easier. Is it time to adopt your step-child you have been raising for many years? Or, has something happened in your family and...
3-Day Weekends Can Cause Chaos for Co-parenting Families
We all love one more day tacked on our weekends, except when it disrupts the flow of a smoothly operating parenting plan. The extra time is great for spending with family and friends, exploring your area and relaxing from the pressures of work and life. But if you're...
NEW YEAR’S 2023 RESOLUTION: Improve Co-Parenting
Go into New Year focused on Positive Co-Parenting and in the Best Interest of Your Children While the history of New Year’s resolutions dates back to the Babylonians, Julius Ceasar is credited with establishing January 1 as the beginning of the new year. In fact,...
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