An Adoption Home Visit in the State of Arizona Many people who are going through the adoption process in the state of Arizona fear the in-home visit portion of the adoption. However, there is nothing to fear with these visits. The professional doing the visit does not expect your home to be perfect; they only […]
Child Visitation with a Non-Biological Third Party in Arizona Sometimes people come in and out of our lives all of the time. For children, separating from them may be harder than our adult selves. This rule is especially true in matters where the child has spent a lot of time with the third party in […]
Childcare Expenses and Divorced Parents in Arizona Childcare can be an expenditure that adds up quickly for working parents. It can be even harder for parents who are going through a divorce. These expenses may be included in the divorce decree, or it is possible it could be added to child support expenses. The determination […]
Domestic Partnership in Arizona On October 17, 2014, same-sex marriage was legalized in the state of Arizona. Not all couples, same-sex or opposite-sex, want to become married. For these couples, a domestic partnership could be an option. Unlike marriage, a domestic partnership can be absolved easily. The couple is awarded the same rights as if […]
How to Get a Domestic Violence Protective Order AZ? Domestic violence is something that can destroy a person mentally, physically, and emotionally. Acts of domestic violence are not tolerated in the state of Arizona and the law is on your side if you seek out a domestic violence protective order. Reporting Domestic Violence Effective January […]
What Are Your Rights as a Parent if Accused of Child Abuse? The idea of having the Arizona Department of Child Safety knocking on your door is a terrifying idea. The automatic fear, even when we know that we didn’t do anything wrong, is to panic and think that they are going to take away […]
Domestic Partnership Laws in Arizona Domestic partnerships tend to confuse the average person as the rules and privileges of these arrangements are relatively unknown. Complicating the matter even more is the fact that the letter of the law pertaining to domestic partnership differs form one state to the next. Though Arizona law always shapes the […]
What is an Order of Protection in Arizona? You’ve just found out that a protective order (restraining order) has been filed against you in Arizona. What are the implications? How will the restraining offer affect your everyday life and is there any way to contest the legal decision if you disagree with it? When Can […]
Married Never Consummated and Divorce and Annulment in AZ A marriage that hasn’t been consummated for one reason or another will pose challenges. Very often, it will have couples seeking a legal separation from each other. This usually occurs in the early stages of the marriage, shortly after it has occurred. If you are considering […]
Understanding Arizona Child Visitation Laws When you are going through a divorce or separation and there are young children involved, the process can become complicated and emotional. One of the most important parts of the divorce process is ensuring that custody arrangements and visitation rights are established. Arizona has recently been given a grade of […]