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What is Alimony, and Can I Receive It in Arizona? There are very few divorces that finalize without arguments over certain key issues; alimony is one of these issues that can cause significant stress. Leaving a marriage is difficult, but one of the things you want to maintain is keeping your children’s lives as stable […]

What is Charitable Giving? Charitable giving is the noble act of donating money and other assets to causes, ideas, and organizations that you are passionate about. Giving much-needed support to various charities is a way to both leave a lasting mark on the world and make a statement about your legacy and what you stand

Do Married Fathers Have Presumed Paternity? In the state of Arizona, if a child is born into a marriage, there is a presumption of legal paternity. Essentially, the state will presume that the husband is the child’s legitimate father. As a married father, a man has the legal right to see and interact with their

Legal Considerations When Dividing Debt and Assets During Divorce When you are going through a divorce, you may deal with a number of family law issues, such as deciding on child support or custody arrangements. Another common issue divorcing couples must face is the disposition of property. Arizona law includes some information about how assets

What Is a Child Custody Evaluation and How Do You Get One? If you are going through a divorce and have children from the marriage, you are likely discussing child custody and child support. While many family law issues can become heated and emotional, the passion driving discussions about the best interests of the children

Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights with Their Grandchildren in Arizona? The idea of being separated from their grandchildren is a terrifying one for grandparents. However, when the parents of the grandchildren separate or divorce, there are times when one or the other parent will try to withhold contact from the grandparents. An example would be

Can Child Support Be Changed if One Parent Remarries? The answer is: It depends. At first blush, the answer could be no; one parent’s remarriage by itself isn’t grounds for having child support changed. It doesn’t matter if it’s the parent paying child support who may remarry to someone with children from a previous marriage

What Is Probate? Probate is a legal proceeding in which a decedent’s assets (person who has died) are distributed while overseen by the court. It happens in a court in the county where the decedent was living at the time of their death. Not all estate items have to go through probate. In Arizona, probate

What Are Grounds for Filing for Divorce in Arizona? When filing for divorce (called the dissolution of marriage in Arizona), it’s important to understand that Arizona is a no-fault state. That means that in most cases, neither spouse needs to be designated at fault for the marriage’s breakdown; it’s enough to say that the marriage