Mar 10, 2018 | Family Law, Grandparent Rights, Grandparents' Rights, Grandparents' Visitation
“Do we have Grandparent Rights in Arizona? Can we get a court order for Grandparent Visitation or Grandparent Custody?” These are questions we hear often from our clients. And the answer is: “Yes.” There has never been a time when...
Jul 13, 2012 | Child Support, Custody, Division of Property, Divorce, Enforcement Actions, Grandparent Rights, Modification Actions, Non-Parent Rights, Paternity, Spousal Maintenance
“Change is constant. For some people, especially those who come from bigger companies, the constant change can be somewhat unsettling at first. We must all learn not only to not fear change, but to embrace it enthusiastically and, perhaps even more important, to...
Nov 8, 2011 | Grandparent Rights, Grandparents' Rights, Grandparents' Visitation
The United States Supreme Court has held that parents have a fundamental constitutional right to control child-rearing. Under Arizona law, a fit parent is presumed to be able to make decisions that are in his/her child’s best interests, and the courts will stay...
Aug 23, 2011 | Alimony, Child Support, Consultation, Custody, Division of Property, Divorce, Family Law, Grandparent Rights, Non-Parent Rights, Spousal Maintenance
Filing for divorce on your own can be overwhelming. Wading through the court-approved forms may be confusing and is often an exercise in futility. What are my legal rights? What should I ask for? How does the court process work? How do I know I’m doing this...
Nov 20, 2010 | Child Support, Cohabitation, Custody, Family Law, Grandparent Rights, Marriage, Spousal Maintenance, Step-Parent Rights
The definition of “Family” is changing. According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, about 29 percent of children under 18 now live with a parent or parents who are unwed or no longer married. This is a five-fold increase from 1960. This...
Nov 5, 2010 | Attorney Fee Awards, Custody, Grandparent Rights, Modification Actions, Non-Parent Rights
If you are involved in a divorce and/or custody case and are afraid that you don’t have the financial resources to stand up and fight for your rights, here’s the good news — Attorney Fee Awards, under Arizona law, is the great equalizer. It is not uncommon, in...
