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When May an Arizona Family Court Divide Community Property Unequally?
In the State of Arizona, the division of marital property during a divorce is governed by community property laws. Under the Arizona’s community property statutes,

Arizona Family Court Jurisdiction Over an Out-of-State / Nonresident Party
In the United States, including the State of Arizona, the concept of personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state / nonresident party is governed by both federal

DUE PROCESS AND EMERGENCY TEMPORARY ORDERS WITHOUT NOTICE UNDER ARIZONA FAMILY LAW
In this writing, we discuss due process and emergency temporary orders under Arizona family law. To understand the role of emergency temporary orders generally it

What is a “No-Fault Divorce” under Arizona Law?
In the context of a divorce proceeding, the terms “fault” and “no-fault” typically refer to whether a jurisdiction requires assigning blame as part of the

What Should You Look for in a Family Law Attorney?
When looking for a family law attorney, there are several factors you may want to consider to ensure you find the right professional who can

Should You Hire a Family Law Attorney?
Whether or not you should hire a family law attorney depends on your specific situation and legal needs. However, it is generally advisable to seek

How Alcohol and Drug Abuse Affects Parenting Time Decisions Under Arizona Law
Under Arizona law, alcohol and substance use can affect parenting time if it is determined that the use of alcohol or an illicit substance might

How Do Arizona Courts Calculate Child Support?
In Arizona, child support is calculated using the Arizona Child Support Guidelines, which take into account numerous factors, such as: The gross income of

Arizona Family Court Cases & The Best Interests of Minor Children
I. The Best Interests Standard In Arizona, whenever a family court makes a determination about legal decision-making (custody) or parenting time for a minor

Claiming Minor Children on Tax Returns After a Divorce or a Child Custody Order
Often times, when working through a divorce or a child custody case, the parties will focus on immediate, obvious issues such as making medical decisions

Dividing a Business During Divorce or Legal Separation Under Arizona Law
Arizona is a community property state. See ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN. § 25-211. This means that when a married couple divorces or separates, Arizona courts

Legal Decision-Making / Legal Custody Under Arizona Law
Arizona statute uses the terms “legal decision-making” and “legal custody” interchangeably somewhat interchangeably. See ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN. § 25-401(3). The applicable statute defines “legal

Moving with Your Child When You Share Custody Under Arizona Law
Under Arizona law, when you want to move with your minor child and you share custody with another individual, the best place to start with

How is Paternity Established in an Arizona Family Court Case?
When it comes to establishing paternity, Arizona law lays out four different scenarios in which a court may presume paternity. The first scenario is when

What Happens When a Party Refuses to Participate in a Divorce or Family Law Case?
Occasionally, one party initiates a divorce (or some other type of family law case) and the other party simply refuses to participate. When this happens,

Family Pets Under Arizona Divorce Law
Occasionally, a client will bring up an issue concerning visitation or ownership of a family pet, such as a dog or a cat. The relationships

What Happens During Arizona Conciliation Court Proceedings?
An Arizona conciliation court can offer different services to preserve the marriage or to resolve controversies between spouses, including conciliation services, temporary orders, mediation, assessments,

What is Arizona’s Conciliation Court?
In Arizona, in certain cases, spouses may seek or might be ordered to submit their family law controversies to a conciliation court. Conciliation court attempts

Where to File a New Family Law Case in Arizona
Under Arizona law, there are two aspects to deciding where to file a new family law case: (1) venue and (2) jurisdiction. I. Venue

Arizona Family Court Cases & The Best Interests of Minor Children
I. The Best Interests Standard In Arizona, whenever a family court makes a determination about legal decision-making (custody) or parenting time for a minor

Terminating Spousal Support in Arizona Family Law Cases
I. Premarital Agreements & Spousal Maintenance Arizona law recognizes and allows for the enforcement of premarital agreements concerning spousal maintenance. See ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN.

Obtaining Spousal Maintenance in Arizona Divorce & Legal Separation Cases
Under certain circumstances, in a proceeding for dissolution / divorce or legal separation, Arizona law allows for an award of spousal maintenance, which is sometimes

Grandparents and Third-Party Rights in Arizona Child Custody Matters
In some situations, grandparents and other third-parties may be able to obtain custody or visitation with a minor child. Arizona law makes it a “rebuttable

The Preferences of Minor Children in Arizona Family Court Cases
Arizona courts are required, by statute, to make orders about parenting time and legal decision-making based on the best interests of the minor child. See

Arizona Legal Annulment of Marriage
Arizona law empowers its superior courts to “adjudge a marriage to be null and void when the cause alleged constitutes an impediment rendering the marriage

What Are the Statutory Grounds for an Order of Legal Separation in an Arizona Covenant Marriage?
The applicable Arizona statute lists seven (7) bases for granting an order of legal separation to a covenant marriage. See ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN. § 25-904.

Are Common Law Marriages Recognized in Arizona?
As a general rule, Arizona will not allow a common law marriage to be formed within the state. In fact, only a small handful of

What Are the Legal Grounds for a Divorce in an Arizona Covenant Marriage?
The applicable Arizona statute lists eight (8) bases for granting a decree of dissolution (divorce) to a covenant marriage. See ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN. §

What is a Covenant Marriage in Arizona?
In 1998, Arizona became one of a small handful of jurisdictions in the United States that recognize a legally distinct type of marriage, called a

Divorce in Arizona
There are two major ways to dissolve a marriage in Arizona. These ways can involve children, or not. The first way is an uncontested divorce, which
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