How Does Unemployment Affect Child Support in Arizona? One of the hardest issues to resolve in a divorce is child support. Even though the state uses a formula to determine how much should be paid in support, the parties still try to work out their own arrangement. While there’s nothing wrong with this, it can […]
Does Child Support End at 18 in Arizona? Marriages may break down, but the duty to support a child does not end with a divorce. A non-custodial parent is obliged to pay child support, according to Arizona family law. The amount is calculated based on the non-custodial parent’s income, supported by records. However, many parents […]
Can a Parent Waive Child Support in Arizona? A lot of people think that they can negotiate child support with their future ex-spouse. The kids are getting older and don’t really need much so, instead of asking for child support, you just ask for more alimony. Your spouse agrees to it, so you figure it’s […]
Arizona Child Support Calculator Child support is a payment that the noncustodial party pays to the custodial party of a child. This is done so that the parent with whom the child resides physically with is not solely responsible for all the obligations when taking care of the child. The state has a specific way […]
Arizona Child Support Laws Child support is an important aspect of family law and can be a significant hurdle for those who are required to provide support. This blogpost will provide a broad overview of the laws governing Arizona child support. Per A.R.S. § 25-501(A), both custodial and non-custodial parents are required to provide reasonable […]
How Long Do You Have to Pay Child Support in Arizona? Legally stopping the payment of child support in Arizona is possible in several scenarios. Most often, parents discontinue such payments when their child turns 18. Keep in mind, however, that the age isn’t the sole determining factor. There are situations that necessitate additional child […]
Reforming Arizona Child Support Guidelines Is Long Overdue When Gerald Ford’s administration enacted Section IV-D of the Social Security Act in 1975, a nuclear family was hit with a nuclear bomb. No-fault divorces just began, meaning homebound women were left to their own devices in caring for children. They would collect financial support from the […]
Separation from Parents in Arizona Decisions about child custody in Arizona are made on the basis of the child’s best interest. Unfortunately, it isn’t always in the best interest of the child to remain with their parents. In such instances, the Arizona Department of Child Services (DCS) could intervene. Children can be removed from their […]
Late Child Support Payments in Arizona Strict regulations govern the provision of child support in the aftermath of an Arizona divorce. These legal provisions also envision certain enforcements to recover late child support payments in Arizona. If you are late with child support payments, you will probably worry about the collection efforts and the eventual […]
What it Takes to Modify Child Support in Arizona Even if you like planning for the future, unpredictable things can happen. The child support that has been determined immediately after the finalization of a divorce may have to be modified in the years to come to address unexpected changes in personal or professional circumstances. There […]