Category Archives: Parenting Plan
Proposal Will Change Arizona Child Custody Law
A new piece of legislation in Arizona may require divorced parents to file notices with the court and serve their ex-spouse with the notices before moving. The bill, described by Bob Christie writing for the Associated Press (reprinted on azfamily.com … Continue reading
ASU’s New Beginnings Program Offers Help to Divorced Parents
Separation or divorce is a trying experience for any family, but the greatest impact is often felt in families with children. Young children are especially vulnerable during times of change – a divorce can leave a child feeling frightened, neglected, … Continue reading
Jurisdiction in Custody Hearings
When custody of a child comes under issue, whether in the context of a divorce, allegations of abuse, or some other dispute, determining which court should hear the matter is not always simple. This is complicated when the child’s parents … Continue reading
Sperm Donor Expected to Pay Child Support
Reuters reports that the State of Kansas has filed a petition to declare a sperm donor the legal father of his genetic child in an attempt to make him pay child support. The donor, William Marotta, met privately with a … Continue reading
Same-sex Couples, Surrogacy, and Custody
Child custody is often a complex and contested issue in the contexts of divorce and legal separation. Parties may dispute the child’s best interests, including how much time the child should spend with each parent, where the child should live … Continue reading
Injunction Against Procreation in Child Support Case
A Wisconsin court issued an injunction on Dec. 3 which prohibits a father of nine from having any more children until he demonstrates that he can support the ones he already has. The man owes close to $100,000 in unpaid … Continue reading
Petraeus Scandal: “Royally Screwed Up”
For several weeks, the adultery scandal perpetrated by former CIA Director David Petraeus has dominated the news. There are countless talking points surrounding the scandal (and virtually everyone has an opinion about them), but one key feature stands out: General … Continue reading
The Impact of Tattoos in a Custody Case
I bet you would never think that your tattoos could impact a custody decision. Recently, I had an opposing attorney compel my client to provide a detailed explanation as to the meanings of his tattoos. It was a strange request, … Continue reading
Evaluating “Goodwill” during Asset Division
In a contested divorce proceeding, valuation of community assets is often the most complicated and controversial issue. Couples who seek a divorce often spend a lot of time (and money) posturing for the most favorable division of assets. Particularly when … Continue reading
Upcoming Changes to Custody Laws
Whether going through a custody battle or not, most people are familiar with the longstanding terms of “custody” and “visitation”. Additionally, most people who have gone through a custody case are familiar with the term “best interests”. Determination of the … Continue reading
