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While overall divorce rates across the United States are declining, the “gray divorce” rate has risen dramatically. After a lifetime of working towards a future as a couple, many individuals aged 50+ face difficult decisions regarding equitably dividing retirement assets and keeping some of the tarnish off the golden years. As with any division of […]
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with your loved ones. It’s when you get to create beautiful memories, reminisce about shared experiences, and reconnect with one another. When you’re a parent, this time of year has its own special magic that you want to share with your children. The holidays are full of […]
Current statistics have found that around 39 percent of marriages will end in divorce. Divorce is a tricky reality that many people face. Divorce is not something that can be taken lightly and is something that is very difficult to handle on your own. It may seem like a straightforward process, but there are many […]
A child custody hearing can make any parent nervous. So much depends on the outcome for you and your family. However, thoughtful preparation ahead of time can help you alleviate nerves and put your best foot forward during the proceedings. Preparing clients for hearings is an important part of an attorney’s role. Before scheduled court […]
Announcing a divorce to your child is no easy feat. How they respond and the proper methods of breaking the news vary by age and life circumstance. Here we’ll take a look at how divorce impacts children at critical age groups and how to talk them about divorce in an effective way. Under Five At […]
Parental rights are the inherent rights of parents to raise their children and make important decisions about their upbringing and they assume those parental rights for any child born to them. But there are increasingly diverse parent child situations that exist in modern families today: children born to unmarried parents, adopted children, surrogate mothers, anonymous sperm […]
Families come in all types and sizes. When yours is complex and a parent or guardian is in custody of a child you have a relationship with, it can be emotionally difficult. In some cases, you won’t have a say over when you get to visit the child. However, there are some specific things you can […]
During divorce proceedings, many parents report that they would prefer to get sole legal decision making (custody) of their child or children. But what does this mean? What are the ramifications and likelihood of achieving this outcome? Defining “Sole Legal Decision Making/Custody” and “Sole Physical Custody” First of all, it’s important to understand that there […]
Arizona law protects a father’s right to create an emotional bond and connection with their child and there’s no doubt of importance of a father’s presence in their child’s life. But unwed fathers of children have no claim on their child legally. To pursue any legal action regarding the child, the father must establish legal paternity. […]
Child support can be one of the most contentious ongoing points of a divorce, especially when one party isn’t meeting their obligations for support. According to federal census data, failure to pay child support is severely problematic around the country. In fact, in 2013, only 45% of custodial parents obtained the child support they were […]
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