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Holidays come and go, but your ex-spouse is forever. This simple truth guides my advice to clients who share children with their soon-to-be former spouse. The secret to a smoother post-divorce life—benefiting both the...more
If you and your spouse are undergoing a divorce with children, there’s a good chance you are thinking about what kind of custody arrangement you will end up with. In Washington, we refer to these as “Residential Provisions”...more
It should come as no surprise that a child’s best interests change over time. That is one of the reasons why, under the law, that custody and parenting time Orders and Agreements are always reviewable and modifiable. However,...more
Co-parenting applications are becoming increasingly popular in divorce or family law matters where there are children. In cases where these matters are not resolved amicably, or where there are continued disagreements, more...more
A couple is divorcing in Arizona. They have minor children. The wife filed for divorce, served the husband, and a response has been filed. The spouses have very different views, perhaps diametrically opposed views, about...more
A previous post from August 22, 2010 defined “shared parenting” by New Jersey standards, specifically: anything between 28% (104 overnights) and 50% of the overnights with the children. This comes directly from Paragraph...more
We have all read the headlines that divorce rates are increasing worldwide and those rates are not expected to be dropping soon. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many of us to our limits. People are stressed out and locked...more
While the entire world is suffering the impact of the COVID-19 virus, those who have a family law matter are facing unexpected and unprecedented issues. The fact that courts are closed temporarily in many jurisdictions is...more
The answer to this question varies by state. There is usually a statute or rule of law directly on point that gives a clear answer. But there are a number of other court decisions and laws that can affect the answer and make...more
I have previously written about the custody and parenting time issues that may be presented when a child is moved from state to state within the country. But what of child support? In an interesting recent unpublished...more
Parents in Arizona are required to provide ‘reasonable support’ for their minor children. A.R.S. § 25-501(A). If you have a family law case that involves minor children, whether a paternity action, divorce action or a...more
You may be thinking about the possibility of filing for a divorce, or perhaps your spouse has already filed for a divorce, and you have made an appointment to consult with a lawyer....more
Your marriage is in question and you are contemplating divorce. Before you go down the path, here are a few things to consider...more