Shared custody is the most common outcome in a divorce with children in Arizona. Sometimes, one parent has more parenting time than the other, while other times the courts try to make the split as even as possible. Regardless of the exact breakdown of parenting time,...
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Do you want to be a better coparent? Try opening the lines of communication
If there is one thing that can make being a coparent difficult, it’s being in a situation where you don’t feel comfortable talking to your ex-partner. You both may have differing opinions on how to raise your child or questions about upcoming changes to the custody...
Do these 3 things if you’re divorcing a narcissist
Divorces can be emotionally-filled, contentious matters. Divorcing spouses may be able to work out a settlement through mediation in some situations. Their ability to do so deteriorates when one of the spouses is a narcissist. Narcissism is a mental health condition...
Steps to take after you finalize your Arizona divorce
Many people assume that the most trying part of a divorce is reaching the stage at which a judge finally issues the decree that ends their marriage. While this is an important landmark in your legal matter, there are a few extra things that you'll need to do after...
Dividing your assets in an Arizona divorce
How to divide your assets is one of the most challenging decisions to make when divorcing. Understanding the state laws is essential to know what you can reasonably expect. Arizona is a community property state Each state has different laws governing property division...
How to change your life for the better after a divorce
Divorce occurs because one or both spouses were unhappy in their marriage. However, in order to become happier in their lives after divorce, a divorcee will need to work hard to rebuild some of the key aspects of their life. While it is true that going through a...
Can you move with the kids after your divorce?
Most parents divorcing in Arizona will end up sharing custody with their ex. Sharing custody is challenging for both parents and for the children in the family. However, it is usually a better long-term solution than one parent assuming all responsibility and the...
Why is establishing paternity important?
There are plenty of reasons why a person might want paternity, just as there are legal reasons to establish paternity. The process of proving paternity aside, there are dozens of reasons why a man or woman may seek a DNA test to establish paternity. Some of the core...
To understand divorce’s effect on your child, check their saliva
A research team at The University of California, Santa Barbara found one way to determine the effect of divorce on your child is to examine their saliva. When someone’s body is under stress, it produces more cortisol in their saliva. However, for most divorcing...
Use these 3 tips to be a better co-parent
As parents who are going through a divorce, one of the best things you can do is work on how you can be a better co-parent. It is difficult to raise a child when both parents are in the same home, but when you are in separate homes, have different rules and have...