When a couple is divorcing, child custody battles can become fierce fast. Children, after all, go to the heart of the family and so much of our lives. Sometimes, co-parents are able to reach an agreement on all child custody issues and the agreement is ratified by the court without incident. This can be great…
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What Is Parental Alienation?
It is an unfortunate reality that divorces can get messy. They are personal and emotional. When children are involved, the impacts can run particularly deep. Sometimes, parents cannot separate the hurt they are feeling and it comes out in unproductive and even emotionally harmful ways. For instance, a parent may make it a mission to…
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Mistakes Co-Parents Make After the Holidays
No matter how many holiday seasons have passed after your divorce, they can still prove challenging, particularly so when you and your former spouse have children in common. Navigating the post-divorce world as a parent can prove challenging in ways that may very well have been initially unforeseen. Each passing of a holiday may bring…
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Things to Talk About With Your Co-Parent During Pandemic Re-Openings
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the world on so many different levels. We have seen people struggling with life as we all know it being upended. Quarantines, shutdowns, and social distancing have made the “new normal” very different from the everyday life we all had come to know so well. While the pandemic persists, things…
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Parental Alienation and Modifying Arizona Child Custody Orders
Q: How can parental alienation impact child custody? If you are getting divorced in Arizona, it’s in your best interest to try to compromise and work things out with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Unfortunately, that isn’t always possible. Phoenix divorce attorneys help clients navigate the often-turbulent waters of the divorce process. Sadly, child custody is often…
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What Happens When One Parent Is Unfit to Share Custody?
Every aspect of divorce in Arizona (as everywhere else) is complicated by emotions; the more adversarial the couple is, the more complicated the process becomes, especially if there are children involved. If one parent accuses the other of being unfit, the stakes go up precipitously, since one parent’s right to have a full relationship with…
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How to Manage Child Custody in Arizona During the Pandemic
For many, or even most, parents, managing child custody arrangements is the most stressful part of a divorce. Not living with your child all the time and/or having to schedule visits with her or him can feel like a punishment. When a global virus adds danger to the mix, it may seem unbearable. In Arizona,…
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When Can A Child Choose Which Parent to Live With In Arizona?
When parents decide that a divorce is the best path for themselves and their family going forward, there is much that needs to be decided. One of the most contentious issues when parents divorce relates to child custody. Child custody can become a battleground for emotions to the point where parents are unable to reach…
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Can I Move with My Kids After Divorce?
After divorce, a former spouse and parent may wish to relocate to a different city or state. This could be due to a job opportunity or for the chance to make a fresh start in a new place. Moving, however, will have a significant impact on an established child custody arrangement. While some parents can…
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