Choosing the right Arizona family law attorney to represent you is a very important decision that should be approached with careful consideration. First, those facing family law issues in Arizona should schedule a consultation with their potential family law attorney. During this consultation, ask specific questions relating to the attorney’s experience in the area of Arizona family law. Your potential attorney should be able to explain and answer your questions about all aspects of your family law matter from beginning to end. You should clearly discuss the attorney’s fees, hourly rate, and obtain an estimate of the costs your are [...]
Archive for May, 2011
Hiring an Arizona family law attorney
27 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Family Law | No CommentsLegal Rights of a Stepparent Under Arizona Law
26 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Adoption, Family Law | No CommentsGenerally speaking, Arizona stepparents are not liable for their spouse’s child from a previous marriage. However, Arizona stepparents may be able to adopt a stepchild in order to obtain enforceable parental rights.
Arizona Paternity Actions & Establishing Paternity Before Agreeing to Child Support Payments
25 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Paternity | No CommentsThe objective of an Arizona paternity action case can be to create a parent-child relationship and establish orders for child custody, child support and visitation of the child that is involved. An Arizona paternity action can be brought by one party to obtain help from another party in paying for certain expenses of the child. In some cases, an alleged father may require proof that he is in fact the child’s father before he agrees to pay child support.
Does Arizona recognize common law marriages created in another state?
24 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Marriage | No CommentsEven though common law marriages are not recognized under Arizona state law, Arizona does acknowledge opposite-sex marriages created in other states. As a result, if a couple first enters into a common law marriage in another state and then moves to Arizona, even though common law marriages are not recognized under AZ state law, the couple is still legally married in Arizona. Do you have any additional questions about common law marriages or formal marriages in Arizona? If so, contact JacksonWhite’s dedicated AZ family law team to schedule your family law consultation, call (480) 779-7972.
If you have Arizona divorce tax issues, you need an Arizona family law attorney!
23 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Divorce Tax Issues | No CommentsParties to a divorce in Arizona should always consider the tax implications of a divorce before making any financial arrangements, especially if children are involved.
How to adopt a stepchild in Arizona
20 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Adoption, Family Law | No CommentsIf a stepparent in Arizona wants to adopt a stepchild, the biological parent must first relinquish his or her parental rights.
Different types of adoptions in Arizona – Closed Adoption vs. Open Adoption
19 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Adoption, Family Law | No CommentsAdoptive parents in Arizona can choose between open adoption and closed adoption. In a closed adoption, the birth parents are not given the opportunity to develop any type of relationship with the child and the adoptive family. Instead, the birth parents relinquish their rights to have any type of communication with the child or adoptive family once the child is placed in the adoptive family’s care. Closed adoptions tend to be more common than open adoptions. In contrast, open adoptions can allow the birth parents to remain in contact with the child and adoptive family after they terminate their parental [...]
Domestic Adoption vs. International Adoption in Arizona
17 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Adoption, Family Law | No CommentsAdoptive parents in Arizona have several types of adoption to choose from. First of all, adoptive parents must decide between domestic and international adoptions. Both domestic and international adoptions have strict requirements that prospective adoptive parents must follow.
Phoenix Arizona Adoption Attorney
16 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Adoption, Family Law | No CommentsDepending on the type of adoption, adoptive parents can face numerous obstacles. Therefore, anyone considering adoption in Arizona should consult with an AZ adoption attorney to learn more about their options.
Contested Divorce in Scottsdale, AZ
13 May 2011 by jacksonwhite | Divorce | No CommentsContested dissolutions can become complicated. Courts will not issue a decree of dissolution until the key terms are in place. In other words, courts will not approve a divorce until the parties have clear direction on issues such as property division, allocation of debts, spousal maintenance, child support and child custody. In many contested divorces, courts have to resolve child support issues for the spouses. Courts also step in to establish child custody and visitation rights, which are many times the most highly contested issues in dissolution proceedings. It is also common for courts to order spousal maintenance upon dissolution. [...]
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