How Do I File for Military Divorce in Arizona? If there is a divorce in a family with a military member, the situation is different, and the problems are unique. Additional legal issues are involved with a military divorce, so you need to understand such divorces are different and more complex. Based on that, decisions […]
Bringing the Stepparent Into the Family Law Case When a stepparent has made a significant bond with his or her stepchild, it is quite common for that stepparent to want to adopt the stepchild. Adoption is a significant legal procedure in which the stepparent becomes a legal parent to the child, with all the rights […]
What Can Grandparents Do When the Family is Falling Apart? Grandparents often play a significant role in the lives of their grandchildren and assist their children (or children-in-law) in times of need. Is there a bill that needs to be paid? The grandparents may provide additional funds to help cover the expense. Is a babysitter […]
Can a Family Law Court Set Aside a Mediated Agreement? Many family law courts encourage or require parties involved in divorce or child custody cases to attempt to settle their differences through mediation. Courts tend to prefer when parties are able to reach a mediated agreement as it keeps the many family law cases any […]
Alienation of Affection Lawsuits Introduction Adultery is no longer as scandalous as it once was. This is evident in the “no-fault” laws adopted by many of the states. Whereas in times past a divorce would only be granted upon proof of fault by one party or the other (like adultery), many states have done away […]
A Primer on Civil Contempt Introduction Contempt proceedings are one of the primary methods through which the court is able to enforce its orders and decisions in family law cases. When a party does not protect marital assets or community property as directed, refuses to follow the visitation schedule set up by the court, or […]