Although you’re free to represent yourself during your divorce, there’s a good reason to hire knowledgeable legal counsel instead. Lawyers don’t just understand the family law statutes and cases that will govern your divorce but can ensure your rights are protected, save you money, and ultimately take away some of the stress inherent to family…
Continue reading…7 Tips for How to Tell the Kids You’re Getting a Divorce
It is often said that divorce is hardest on the children. Even if the split is amicable, it’s still a tragedy that children have to witness their parents go their separate ways. But if divorce is inevitable, you will ultimately need to tell your children about it one way or another. Cohen Family Law isn’t…
Continue reading…Most Common Divorce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Divorce will seriously impact your family, your finances, and your future. While most individuals understand the gravity of ending their marriages, they are not always aware of common pitfalls that can make divorce more costly and stressful than it needs to be. Cohen Family Law goes to work every day representing divorce clients by seeking…
Continue reading…The Rights of Stepparents After an Arizona Divorce: What You Need to Know
Among all of the difficulties and hardships faced during a divorce proceeding, divorce can create a beautiful new relationship between a child and their stepparent. As families blend, stepparents bond with their stepchildren and treat them as their own. What happens if you fall in love with your stepchild, but your relationship with their biological…
Continue reading…4 Tips for Divorced Parents of Children with Special Needs
Going through a divorce is difficult on its own, and those hardships are only intensified by the stress and worry of taking care of a special needs child. Below is a list of four tips that will make navigating divorce with a special needs child a little easier. 1. Plan for Your Child’s Future Through…
Continue reading…Your Right to Know Where Your Child Is During Visitations
If you are going through a breakup, separation, or divorce, you’re likely already under a lot of stress. Divorces are always complicated and never more so than when children are involved. You may have many questions about child custody and visitation, and rightfully so. If you are going through a divorce and children are involved,…
Continue reading…How to Begin the Divorce Process in Arizona: 5 Helpful Tips
Are you thinking about filing for divorce in Arizona? For many, this process can be a daunting task. It’s no secret that divorce can turn into a complicated, lengthy, and even messy process. But it doesn’t always have to be so complex. Understanding the basic steps to starting your divorce can be useful and take…
Continue reading…Can a Judge Order Your Spouse to Pay Legal Fees After a Separation?
No matter the circumstances, dissolving a marriage can be mentally and emotionally draining. If your spouse is the primary earner in your household, you may wonder how you will be able to afford the costs associated with a divorce. In some cases, you may want to request to have your former spouse pay for your…
Continue reading…Active vs. Passive Appreciation: What’s the Difference
Getting a divorce is difficult enough. When you co-own a home or business with your spouse, it can become even more complicated and emotional. If you’re wondering how this type of situation is worked out, this post is for you. We’ll cover everything you need to know about divorce for home or business owners, including…
Continue reading…5 Things to Consider Before Fighting for Sole Custody
If your first instinct is to fight for sole custody of your child in a divorce, that’s perfectly understandable. After all, you’ve thus far had unlimited access to your little loved one. No one would blame you for not wanting that to change. However, fighting for sole custody is not always beneficial for the parent…
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