Breast cancer is a terrible disease that claims the lives of thousands of women every year. Sadly, as part of the preparation process, medical professionals have to inform women diagnosed with this disease of the high rate of divorce by men unwilling to honor their vows to stay with their spouses “in sickness and in health.” So instead of focusing on their battle with cancer, these women also have to deal with the turmoil of

Our Phoenix Divorce Attorneys take a look at “Gray Marriages” in Phoenix, Arizona In recent years, the phenomenon of “gray divorce” has become increasingly prevalent, particularly among older adults in the Phoenix metro area. As couples aged 50 and older choose to end their marriages later in life, they face unique challenges and considerations that require careful navigation. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the concept of gray divorce, discuss its benefits and drawbacks, and

By Arizona Family Law Attorney Alison Briggs Child support plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of children in divorced or separated families. In Arizona, like in many other states, child support laws are designed to provide financial support for the child’s needs. One aspect of child support that often raises questions is retroactive child support. In this comprehensive blog, we will delve into the laws in Arizona regarding retroactive child support payments. We

In today’s digital age, harassment has taken on new forms, creating a pressing need for legal tools to protect individuals from unwanted and harmful behaviors. In Arizona, one such legal recourse is the Injunction Against Harassment (IAH), a powerful tool that protects against harassment, threats, and intimidation. This blog will delve into the concept of Injunctions Against Harassment in Arizona and the role of criminal defense attorneys in Phoenix and Tucson, serving Pima, Pinal, and

Even the most amicable dissolution of marriage is still a stressful experience. But if there is anyone in your life who you suspect is a narcissist (or has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder), you can imagine just how much more difficult that person could make the divorce process. Narcissists thrive on manipulating the people around them, and divorce can present itself as a World Series of manipulation. If you’re getting divorced from a narcissist,

Families come in all different forms, and some people choose to adopt fur babies rather than have their own. Even if you love your pets like children, that isn’t necessarily how they will be treated under the law if you get divorced from your spouse. Having pets won’t trigger a custody battle that may apply if you share minor children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. But your pets could still be a point of contention that

As with all other types of law, the field of family law is constantly changing and expanding. Arizona’s state legislature makes frequent changes to the family law rules of procedure, or the laws regarding how matters should be conducted in a family law setting. On August 22, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court held a Rules Agenda in which several changes were made to the state rules of family law procedure. There will be another Rules