Q: Are divorced, non-custodial fathers treated differently by their children’s schools? Whether you are getting divorced in Phoenix or elsewhere, if you have minor children, there are many issues to work out during the divorce process.  Parents should not lose sight of how difficult splitting one household into two can be for young children, not…

Q: Will free range parenting impact child custody and parental rights? If you are getting divorced in Phoenix, Arizona, you’ll have to divide your marital assets and determine whether one spouse or the other will be entitled to alimony or spousal support. But if you have minor children, you will also have to work out…

Q: What can I do if I feel my child isn’t safe around my ex’s new partner? Many things about getting a divorce aren’t easy, especially when there are children involved. Transitioning from living under one roof to two roofs is usually hard on the children. Things are often further complicated when one or both…

Q: Does the non-biological parent of a child through artificial insemination have parental rights in a same sex marriage and divorce in Arizona? Establishing paternity in Arizona, once a rather straightforward business, is in the news. When the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex sex marriage in Obergefell vs. Hodges in 2015, LGBT rights took a…

Q: What happens if a parent threatens the safety of their child? Every night across America parents tell their children to go to sleep. Some might add an acceptable reason like they have to get up early or have a big day tomorrow. Others might use an exasperated tone if the kids are too slow…

While a divorce is pending, what are the limitations on out-of-state or international travel with minor children? Unfortunately for many litigants, the divorce process in Arizona can take several months – often longer than a year – to conclude. During this time there is a Preliminary Injunction in effect which prohibits removing a minor child…

What is a ‘parenting coordinator’ and how will this individual be involved in my custody dispute? Amid widespread complaints from Arizona parents, the state Supreme Court will review proposed changes to the ‘parenting coordinator’ role in contested custody cases. Under current laws, a judge overseeing a custody case can mandate the appointment of a parenting…

This is my first summer splitting custody of my school-age child with my ex. What is the best way to handle this situation? If you are learning to co-parent after a divorce or separation, the first year or so can introduce new and unexpected changes in family dynamics. For the school-age child, the freedom offered…