Arizona Divorce & Family Law Blog

Does Arizona Require Marriage Counseling Before Divorce?

27 Sep 2023

By law, Arizona does not require marriage counseling before granting divorce, but there are many divorce situations where the spouses have to undergo some type of counseling. One spouse, for example, may request the court for conciliation services. Another situation where marriage counseling is necessary is in a covenant divorce....

Guide to Divorce Mediation in Arizona

10 Jul 2023

Mediation can reduce the cost and stress of disputes that arise during a divorce. Potentially, it could mean a divorce without going to court. What is mediation? It’s a process. It brings in a qualified, impartial expert to meet with both spouses, to hear them out, to listen to whatever...

Adopting Your Foster Children in Arizona

07 Mar 2023

If you are a foster parent, you know the feeling of familial attachment to your foster child. You want to care for the child for the long term, give them the best future possible, and commit to being an “official” family. Many foster parents decide to legally adopt their foster...

What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in Arizona?

20 Feb 2023

Arizona has an unclear response to this question. The judge in each case ultimately decides what to grant or to distribute to both sides. Any final divorce decree typically includes an equitable property distribution, child custody decisions, support decrees, and spousal maintenance agreements. Arizona’s Divorce Laws and Property Division Procedures...

What is considered abandonment in a marriage in Arizona?

03 Jan 2023

The term abandonment in Arizona law can mean different things depending upon the situation. Let’s go over them one at a time. Most commonly, abandonment refers to physically leaving the marital home, in other words, quitting that established residence and moving somewhere else. You do not violate any criminal or...

Is spousal support mandatory in Arizona?

22 Dec 2022

Spousal support is mandatory in Arizona if certain conditions are met. It is not automatic. And it may not apply if the other spouse is destitute or has no assets. A court decides that. In general, though, getting spousal support in Arizona means establishing eligibility as the first step. The...

Arizona Uncontested Divorce – Frequently Asked Questions

15 Nov 2022

Not all divorce cases are a costly legal battle. Some couples manage to dissolve their marriage faster and more easily through an uncontested divorce. What is it, and is it right for you? Here are answers to some common questions. Don’t hesitate to consult our experienced Arizona divorce attorneys for...

Absent Parents Rights in Arizona

24 Oct 2022

There are unfortunately many family situations where at least one parent has taken off from the child’s life. The child is left to the care of the remaining custodial parent or other family members, and grows up without the presence and guidance of the parent who left. Yet in some...

Do You Have to Pay Child Support If You Get 50/50 Custody in Arizona?

30 Sep 2022

Some people assume that the parent who doesn’t get primary custody of their child will be the one paying child support. This isn’t necessarily true. In Arizona, child custody is only one of the many factors that the court considers when determining child support. Just because one parent gets primary...

How to Get an Order of Protection Dismissed in Arizona

01 Sep 2022

An Order of Protection is a court order that’s meant to shield victims of domestic violence from their offenders. It can order the defendant to cease contact with the alleged victim, keep away from the alleged victim’s home, and in some cases, relinquish parental rights if they have children. If...

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