Archive for December 2016
Important Divorce Mediation Tips
If you and your spouse have agreed to try and resolve issues related to your divorce at a mediation, you may be nervous and unsure of what to expect. This is perfectly understandable. Here are five tips for your divorce mediation: Proper Preparation Essential To have an effective and efficient mediation, you should come prepared…
Read MoreCommon Child Support Questions Answered
If you are going through a divorce and have children, the issue of child support will need to be addressed by a court. You cannot negotiate child support without the approval of an Arizona court. If you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse discuss child support, you need to have an idea of what to expect when a…
Read MoreCan a Divorcing Stepparent Get Custody of a Child?
It is a common scenario – a man or woman with a child meets someone and decides to get married. Their new spouse is the child’s stepparent. But what happens if the marriage ends and they get divorced? Can the stepparent get custody of the child? Under Arizona law, you may be surprised to learn…
Read MoreCan a Man Bring a Paternity Challenge To Establish Visitation Rights for a Child?
If you believe you are the father of a child and want to establish visitation rights, can you ask a court to order paternity testing? This is a common question since there is a misconception that only women trying to establish paternity to obtain financial support can request paternity testing from a court. However, this…
Read MoreWhy Family Law Experience Matters
If you are having mechanical issues with your car, you do not call your doctor. If your sink is stopped up, you do not call your accountant. The same logic applies when seeking representation for your divorce. Your Tempe divorce lawyer should be experienced in family law. Here are some important reasons why actual family…
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