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10 Facts for Selling a House During Divorce or After a Divorce
Figuring out what to do with your marital home can be one of the most difficult decisions you and your estranged spouse might have to negotiate. Many people are attached to their homes and find it hard to let them go. However, it might be necessary for you to downsize and find a more affordable home instead of remaining in your house.
Top 7 Steps How to Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer in Arizona
Many Arizonans think that they must hire a divorce lawyer to get divorced or represent themselves. However, you can choose the third option and hire a licensed legal paraprofessional at a significantly more affordable cost as compared to a traditional Phoenix divorce attorney. Here are seven steps you can follow to get a divorce with the help of an a Licensed Legal Professional without needing to hire an expensive divorce lawyer.
Do I Have to Wait Until Divorce is Final Before Alimony or Child Support?
It is possible for you to get temporary orders for spousal and child support while your divorce is pending with the help of Stephanie Villalobos, LP at De Novo Law. Here is some information about temporary orders for spousal support and child support and what to do to get them.
Filing Taxes in Arizona During a Divorce
It is important for you to understand how to handle your income tax return when you are divorcing and what to do with any refund you might receive. Just like a divorce attorney, Stephanie Villalobos, a licensed legal paraprofessional at De Novo Law, can help you to negotiate the various aspects of your divorce, including your taxes during a divorce.
Covid’s Impact on Relationships in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many people’s lives. The added stress placed on people during the pandemic has also led to an uptick in Arizona divorce filings. The pandemic has also made child custody and divorce matters more complicated.
What is an Arizona Legal Paraprofessional?
LPs can offer full legal services in administrative, criminal, civil, and family law matters with very few restrictions. Mrs. Villalobos practices solely in the area of family law. However, she cannot handle appeals, qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs), or the division of formal business entities or commercial property.
Consequences for Hiding Assets in an Arizona Divorce
Divorce proceedings can be emotionally and financially taxing, and the equitable division of marital property and debts often lies at the heart of disputes. In Arizona, where community property laws govern the division of assets and debts a community property state like Arizona requires careful consideration of all financial aspects. Acquired during the marriage, hiding assets is particularly consequential. This article delves into the penalties for hiding assets, emphasizing the importance of full financial disclosure and its impact on divorce outcomes.
Balancing A Joint Child Custody Schedule For Working Parents In Arizona
For many parents in Arizona, balancing joint custody with a demanding work schedule is one of the most difficult challenges after a divorce. While joint custody supports a child’s relationship with both parents, the practical details of managing parenting time around irregular or extended work hours can become complicated quickly.
Out-of-State Restraining Orders: What Happens When You Move to Arizona?
Moving can be stressful on its own. It can feel even more overwhelming when you already have a restraining order and are trying to make sure that order still protects you after you arrive in Arizona. Many people leave another state to get away from an abuser, be closer to family, or start over in a safer place. When that happens, one of the biggest questions is whether the protection you already have will follow you.
Establishing Custody for Non-Biological Parents in Arizona
Families do not all look the same, and Arizona family law reflects that reality. A child may be raised by a stepparent, a grandparent, a long-term partner, or another adult who is not a biological parent. When that adult has acted like a parent, the question of custody can become urgent if the relationship changes. In Arizona, these cases can overlap with issues involving an unmarried parent, paternity, child custody, and third-party rights.
Options When Parent Violates Child Custody Order in Arizona
In Arizona, child custody orders are not suggestions—they are binding court orders that both parents must follow. When one parent violates a child custody order, it can disrupt the child’s well-being and create unnecessary tension between co-parents. Whether it involves refusing to return the child, denying scheduled parenting time, or not following the parenting plan, these actions can have serious legal consequences.
What is the Arizona Parent Information Program Class?
The Parent Information Program is a mandatory educational class for parents involved in legal actions such as divorce, legal separation, paternity, or custody disputes involving minor children. This class is not just a formality—it is a requirement under Arizona law and is designed to help parents minimize the adverse effects of family court cases on children.
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