Relationships between stepparents and their adult stepchildren can be rocky. This can be particularly true if the parent committed adultery with the person who became his or her second spouse. However, when the parent dies, these relationships can get even worse. Too...
Many divorcing parents are concerned that the break-up of their marriages will sour their children's view of family. They may be concerned that their kids won't want to get married and start families of their own because of what they experienced. However, you can...
Many children and teens of divorced parents fly alone between their parents' homes for vacations and other occasions. The airlines call them "unaccompanied minors" and have services to help get them where they're going safely and comfortably.If you're planning to send...
Are you someone who shies away from discussions regarding your own mortality? If so, it's okay because you are definitely not the only one in Arizona who dreads such topics. As a parent, however, you've likely wondered who would be there to take care of your children...
Despite the fact that same-sex couples have been able to legally wed throughout the country since 2015, divorce can still present some complications, particularly when there are children involved. One divorced lesbian couple has taken their custody battle to the U.S....
The probate process in Arizona involves a superior court judge assigning a personal representative to manage the estate of someone who has died. The person appointed to this role is charged with ensuring that all the decedent's debts are paid off. They're also...
When you are considering or going through a divorce, you may not be thinking about your estate plan. However, estate planning attorneys tell their clients that many life-changing events warrant a change to that plan. That includes divorce.Therefore, it's essential to...
No one relishes the idea of going through a divorce. However, it's often necessary to get out of a deeply unhappy, unfulfilling relationship and start your life anew.Despite what you may have heard from friends or family, or what you've seen or read in the media about...
If one of your resolutions is to be a better parent in the new year, you're not alone. If you're a separated or divorced parent, that resolution likely involves working together more effectively with your co-parent to make your children's lives (and your own)...
January has been nicknamed "Divorce Month," with many people claiming it's the most popular month to initiate the process to dissolve a marriage. Is this true, or is it just a popular rumor?It appears to be true. Statistics show that more people file for divorce in...
