Proving that you are the father of a child often requires the cooperation of the mother or court-ordered genetic testing. A cheek swab of both you and the child can be all that it takes to create a medical and scientific record of your biological connection to each...
Protecting Your Interests, Preserving Your Future
Want to relocate with your child after divorce? Here’s how to approach the court
When you first went through your divorce and established a parenting plan and custody arrangements with your ex-spouse, you had no intention of leaving the area. Times have changed. You have every reason to believe that relocating is better for you and your child --...
Why may child custody be different than an even split?
Even in cases in which child custody rights are shared by both parents, that does not always mean that the division of parenting time is equal. You’re not necessarily going to spend 50% of your time with your children, while your ex gets the other 50%. Why might the...
What could invalidate your prenuptial agreement?
Prenuptial agreements are no longer for the rich and famous. Couples of all ages and all walks of life get prenups before they tie the knot. They can be particularly valuable in a community property state like Arizona where everything earned or acquired by either...
How can I establish paternity in Arizona?
Arizona treats paternity much like all other jurisdictions in the United States. State lawmakers automatically assume that married couples are the parents of a child born to them. They also agree that the mother who births a child is automatically their legal parent....
Key factors that define a child’s best interests
You often hear divorce courts throw around the idea of the “child’s best interests.” As a caring parent, you absolutely agree that the children should come first. You want their best interests to drive all of the divorce decisions. But what does that term actually...