Category Archives: Schedule
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
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
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
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
Holiday Parenting Time Conflicts
The holiday season can be a stressful time of year for a number of reasons, not the least of which is solving parenting time issues. Here are some common problems and tips to help solve them this year: 1. Alternate … Continue reading
Special Divorce Considerations for Physicians
After representing numerous doctors (and the spouses of doctors) in Arizona, we realized that physician divorces are different. It is not that the law treats doctors uniquely. It is that there are a host of considerations that are not present … Continue reading
Summer Breaks and the Effects on Parenting Plans
For parents of school-aged children summer break from school can be a challenging time. The biggest challenges are keeping your children occupied and finding child care (assuming both parents work). These challenges may be compounded with separated parents. Here are … Continue reading
