Last week this Arizona family law blog discussed the divorce of two famous musicians. Pursuant to their child custody agreement the parents will share custody of their three children, though due to the mother's work schedule the father will receive more time with...
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Celebrity divorce ends with property division, custody matters
Unlike many other celebrity couples, musical artists Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale did not have a prenuptial agreement in place during their marriage. Now that the power couples is going through a divorce after the dissolution of their 13-year marriage, Stefani and...
How will I know if my property division is fair?
During a marriage a couple can acquire a lot of possessions. Those possessions can include small items of personal property, as well as large parcels of land or other types of real property. Additionally, Arizona couples may acquire or create banking accounts or other...
Best interests of the child will guide family court decisions
The dissolution of a marriage often occurs when parents decide that they no longer wish to be in a relationship with each other. But even if the marriage ends, parents must address how to take care of their kids after their divorce. When Arizona courts get involved in...
Arizona guidelines for child support change with time
Laws may seem to be set in stone but in many cases they are subject to changes. They can expire, be amended, or be repealed. What was law in Arizona a few years ago may be different or non-existent under the current state code.Similarly, the enforcement of certain...
Fathers’ rights should not be ignored during custody disputes
In the past in many American jurisdictions there was a presumption that mothers should have physical custody of any children born to a marriage that ends in divorce. This is because traditionally women stayed out of the workforce and remained home as the primary...
Divorce in Arizona requires asset valuation, property division
Where a person files for divorce can have a big impact on how the couple's property will be divided by the court. For example, Arizona is a community property state and with that designation come particular rules that govern the property division process. This post...
Singer Chris Brown wins child custody fight
Arizona fans of singer Chris Brown may have heard that the artist has been fighting a challenging family law battle. Brown has a one-year-old daughter with a former girlfriend, who was seeking sole custody of the child. Brown and his ex-partner have been in court...
Do Arizona courts recognize grandparent visitation rights?
In Arizona, certain third parties may seek custody of, and visitation with, children who are not the third parties' offspring. Grandparents are included in this third party group. In order for a grandparent to secure legal visitation rights with his or her...
Child support modification workshops can help Arizona parents
Arizona law requires that non-custodial parents contribute to paying for the basic needs of their children. The family court will ordinarily look at the incomes of both the custodial and the non-custodial parent and data regarding the cost of supporting a child in...

