Family Law

The relationship you have with your ex after the divorce proceedings go through is never something smooth and natural; it requires significant work from both sides as well as good intentions. But putting in the effort from the start can mean great success when it comes to making decisions together and raising your children. This

Once a divorce has been finalized, you may feel a sense of relief because you can put the past behind you. However, over time, there may also be aspects that you would like to change in the already-finalized divorce settlement. The good news is that either spouse has the right to be able to change

Have you ever heard two unhappy parents talk about staying together for the kids? Do you think that divorce may actually be better for the kids than the marriage? For example, perhaps your spouse is abusive. It’s typically just emotional abuse, but it has also turned into financial abuse and it’s occasionally physical. You’ve been

For unmarried couples, paternity tests can be very important. For example, a man may say that a child is not his and he does not want to pay child support, while a woman may insist that it is his child. A lot of money is on the line, so having a test that provides definitive

You’re getting divorced, but your spouse caused it. Perhaps he or she was unfaithful, or maybe your spouse asked for the divorce when you wanted to work things out. You feel like you’re owed an apology. Now you have to go through a long and complex legal process. You have to divide your assets. If

A retired military member and his wife got divorced. The man was entitled to a pension, to which his wife had a claim, but had a disability. He changed a portion of the pension so that it was instead considered disability benefits. The Arizona Supreme Court then said that the man still had to provide

You’re trying to decide if you and your significant other should take the next step in your relationship and get married. While you may start out simply thinking of the emotional side of the relationship, it may be worth considering the practical, legal side, as well. With that in mind, consider the following legal and

You got married, and you changed your last name. It signified a new chapter in your life. Now you’re getting divorced, and you’re wondering what to do. Should you switch your name back or keep your ex’s name? Most people may immediately assume it’s time to change your name again. However, some people who have

The logistics of splitting up your marriage can get complicated, and some decisions simply must be made quickly. You don’t have time to wait. The divorce case itself could run on for a few months. Some complex cases could take over a year. Imagine that you have two young children. They didn’t decide to get

Some people decide not to get married, even in a serious relationship, opting to just date for years. They may not want the hassle of planning a wedding or they may have been married before, feeling unwilling to do it all again. While situations are different for everyone, it is important to remember that there