Phoenix divorce attorneys see the full spectrum of divorce scenarios from the most amicable to the most adversarial. Spouses who don’t share children can make a “clean break” after the division of their property is finished and their divorce finalized – – unless, of course one spouse offers or is ordered to pay alimony or…

Is it too late for a marital agreement after the wedding has happened? Marital agreement attorneys understand that many happily engaged couples don’t put prenuptial agreements on their pre-wedding “to do” lists. Nothing kills a happy engagement period like talking about getting divorced while registering for China before you even walk down the aisle, but…

Q: Might consult a family law attorney early result in better domestic matter outcomes? Most people don’t realize that the first time someone consults a family law attorney doesn’t necessarily have to be when they are getting a divorce. A Phoenix family law attorney can help if you’re struggling with any number of domestic matters….

Q: How will the elimination of the alimony tax deduction impact divorcing couples? Phoenix divorce lawyers are watching the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which, in its current form, promises to impact spousal support awards for those getting divorced after 2017. Spousal support, more commonly known as alimony, is generally awarded in a divorce when…

Q: Will adoptive parents lose the federal tax credit? Most people think of divorce and the breaking up of a family when they think of a family law attorney. However, many family lawyers also help build families through traditional adoption or step-parent adoption. Phoenix adoption attorneys are closely following the details surrounding the long-awaited proposals…

Q: Can a public couple divorce in a private manner? No one enters a marriage expecting less than happily ever after. Sadly, family law attorneys— and divorce statistics–indicate that that isn’t always the long-term outcome. While divorce is tough on any couple, when celebrities divorce, it’s extra stressful to have your personal business aired in…

A little over a month ago the following post showed up on reddit.  Two years ago my girlfriend and I had a small DV incident where I hit her. It was wrong of me. I completely owned it and apologized. I was incensed about something I found on her phone but that is absolutely not…

What are parents’ rights and responsibilities in Arizona? Arizona’s family law statutes were overhauled back in 2013 and the term child custody was replaced with the phrase “legal decision-making authority” while visitation was rewritten as “parenting time.” While these changes may seem like mere semantics, words have meaning and this less adversarial language has changed…

Will same-sex couples be treated equally when adopting children in Arizona? Lawmakers in Arizona are considering legislation that would strike language in the state’s current laws pertaining to adoption that give preference to a husband and wife over others in adoptions. The legislators argue that these preferences should be banned in light of the U.S….

What is your recourse if you have been mistakenly identified as subject to a child support- related property lien in Arizona? There are various consequences to being behind in your child support payments. You can be subject to a driver’s license suspension, property liens and even arrest. But, what happens when you are current with…