Getting Grandparent Visitation Rights-Part 2
GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS Grandparent Visitation Rights-Part 2 is a continuation of our previous post Grandparent Visitation Rights-Part 1. In Part 1 we discussed the background and history of grandparent visitation. Part 2 discusses the process of preparing and filing a Petition to Establish Grandparent Visitation Rights. According to Arizona law the court may grant grandparent […]
Self Service Divorce Forms in Arizona
TRIED THOSE SELF SERVICE DIVORCE FORMS AND PACKETS? Filing for Divorce in Arizona on your own is possible to do and many people in Tucson and Phoenix attempt it and are successful. But the Self Service Divorce Forms and packets can be a daunting task. The Arizona Superior Court does offer self service divorce forms […]
Grandparent Visitation Rights in Arizona -Part I
GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS Grandparent visitation rights started to become an issue during the 1970s, according to many commentators who write on the issues affecting grandparents. This issue coincided with the no-fault divorce laws that were enacted across the country beginning in 1970. California was the first state to enact no-fault divorce when it became effective […]
Divorce vs Legal Separation
DIVORCE vs LEGAL SEPARATION When contemplating divorce or legal separation both parties may wonder which is better? When a marriage is ending, one or both spouses may be wondering what the difference is between a divorce or legal separation. There are many similarities and very distinct differences between a legal separation and a divorce. When […]
Legal Health Documents-by Shannon Trezza
No one likes to have the conversation about what will happen if they become seriously ill or injured. However, planning for these possibilities, though it may be difficult, helps your loved ones deal with the challenges they might face should you become incapacitated. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) […]
How do I get Spousal Maintenance or Alimony in Arizona- by Shannon Trezza
How do I get spousal maintenance or alimony in Arizona A recent Time magazine article highlights the issue of permanent, or long-term, alimony facing many families. The issue is in the national media because of the veto by Florida Gov. Rick Scott of a bill passed by the Florida legislature to end permanent alimony. Gov. […]
Child Support Alternative to Paralegal Services in Arizona
Child Support Alternative to Paralegal Services in Arizona – Why and how do I get child support without being married? Establish Paternity first There are many reasons why a mother, father, or child might want to establish paternity. Some of the reasons are legal and others are more personal. For a child, it may be […]
Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time- by Shannon Trezza
For many parents who are separating or divorcing, the issues and concerns around how divorce will impact children is primary. Child custody is the term most parents think when they are making decisions about where children will live. In Arizona, physical custody of a child has been renamed “parenting time.” Legal custody, that is the […]
Arizona Child Support-Part II-by Shannon Trezza
Arizona Child Support Guidelines Part Two In Part One we discussed the general guidelines for child support obligations, including determining the gross, adjusted gross, and combined gross income of parents and how the basic child support amount is determined. In Part Two, we will give you information about how parenting time figures into child support obligations, […]
Child Support in Arizona Part I-by Shannon Trezza
Arizona’s Child Support Guidelines – Part One In 2005 the Arizona Supreme Court adopted child support guidelines that follow what is referred to as the “Income Shares Model.” The model is based on the amount that would have been spent by the parents on their children if they were still living together. Under these guidelines, […]