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Legal Rights of Unmarried Partners Living Together

Unmarried partners choosing to live together is a common scenario in today’s society. However, without the legal framework of marriage, these couples face unique challenges regarding property rights, financial responsibilities, and parental duties. Arizona law treats unmarried cohabitation differently from marriage, leaving many unaware of their rights and potential vulnerabilities. For those living together outside…

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Adoption Subsidies and Financial Support

Adoption subsidies and financial support play an important role in facilitating the adoption process for many families. These financial aids are designed to remove economic barriers that might prevent a child from finding a loving, permanent home. With various programs available at both federal and state levels, these subsidies can significantly ease the financial burden…

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Why Might You Terminate Your Parental Rights

Terminating parental rights is a significant legal action with deeply personal implications. It involves relinquishing all legal responsibilities and privileges as a parent, a decision often fraught with emotion. In Arizona, this process is governed by specific legal provisions and reflects the gravity of permanently altering the parent-child relationship. Understanding Parental Rights in Arizona In…

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Arizona Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents

Understanding custody laws in Arizona presents a distinct set of challenges for unmarried parents. These laws include specific stipulations and processes unique to their situation, differing significantly from those applicable to married couples. Grasping these differences is essential to secure the best possible outcomes for parents and their children in custody-related matters. Legal Concept of…

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4 Factors that Could Impact a Parenting Plan

Navigating life’s changes can significantly impact your parenting plan. Whether it’s relocating, a career shift, or adjusting daily schedules, these transitions require thoughtful adaptations to co-parenting arrangements. Understanding how to smoothly handle these changes is crucial for the well-being of your children, ensuring that their needs continue to be met effectively. What Are Parenting Plans?…

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What Is Considered “Spousal Abandonment” in Arizona?

Navigating marital challenges in Arizona includes understanding the legal intricacies of spousal abandonment. Recognizing the forms spousal abandonment can take – from physical departure to emotional neglect – is essential. It’s important to be aware of how such circumstances can influence divorce proceedings, affecting aspects like alimony, child custody, and asset division. This knowledge empowers…

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How and Why Mitchell E. Cohen Got into Family Law

When someone finds out that an attorney practices family law – especially when that attorney does so exclusively – that attorney may get a number of reactions. “It takes a special kind,” or something to that effect, is a common response. There’s no doubt that, in many ways, family law occupies its own little world…

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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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