Navigating the complex waters of divorce can be a daunting task, especially when significant financial assets are involved. In these scenarios, a specialized professional known as a forensic accountant often comes into play. They assist in unearthing hidden assets, evaluating complex financial situations, and ensuring a fair division of marital property. Understanding the role and…
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Designing a Parenting Plan that Reduces Parental Conflict
Child custody is one of the most contentious issues in family law. If you and the other parent of your child are separating or divorcing, your goal should be to devise a parenting plan that reduces stress while protecting your child’s best interests. Cohen Family Law offers some practical tips. First things first: understand what…
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Ask the Attorney: Should I Consider Divorce Mediation?
Divorce, while challenging, can be made less daunting through methods like divorce mediation. This cooperative approach, as an alternative to traditional courtroom proceedings, offers numerous benefits. With an understanding of divorce mediation, its advantages, and how to decide if it suits your unique circumstances, you can face the process with more confidence. Furthermore, knowing how…
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A Guide to Family Conflict Resolution for Arizona Parents
Navigating the terrain of family conflicts can be daunting, and as parents in Arizona, it is essential to manage and resolve such disputes for the sake of our children and families. In an environment where misunderstandings can escalate into long-lasting disputes, understanding the mechanisms of conflict resolution becomes imperative. Through techniques like open communication, respect,…
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Ask the Attorney: Can Grandparents Join a Custody Case in Arizona?
Grandparents form a special bond with their grandchildren. There is an old joke that grandparents get along so well with their grandchildren because they have a common enemy, the parents. Sadly, this can often become the case when the parents decide to divorce. Caught in the middle of many custody disputes is the relationship between…
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7 Reasons to Try Mediation and Avoid Court
There are few things more stressful than going through a divorce, especially if you have children. You went into a marriage with the best of intentions and then, for whatever reason, your life and love soured. You don’t have to stay in a bad marriage, which is why the laws here in Arizona have been…
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What to Expect From a Family Law Judge
When you or your spouse file for a divorce in Arizona, your case will be assigned to a family law judge at the Superior Court. While we would like to think that it won’t make a difference which judge gets your case, this is unfortunately not true. Just like every other person, judges are human…
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7 Ways to Practice Self-Care While Going Through a Divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy. For many people, it can be one of the most stressful experiences of their life. You are watching an end to your family and the dreams you had when you first got married. This is why it is important to prioritize your mental and physical health when going…
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Modifying a Child Support Order: The What, When, and How
Child support orders are not written in a vacuum. After the ink is dry and the order is filed, life happens. Either the paying or receiving parent could experience a major event that either changes their ability to pay or the amount they need for the child. If you encounter such an event, it will…
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Back-to-School Tips for Co-Parents
The beginning of the school year is closer than you may think. If you co-parent your child with a divorced or separated parent, you probably already understand some of the issues that arise in doing so. Or perhaps this is the first school year in which you must co-parent. Regardless, Cohen Family Law is here…
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