Third-Party Rights in Arizona A.R.S. 25-409 addresses the rights of non-parents to petition for court-ordered legal decision-making in the state of Arizona. It outlines the circumstances under which individuals who are not the child’s legal parents can seek legal decision-making […]
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Does Arizona Recognize Common Law Marriage? You may believe that two adults who live together for seven years are considered married by default, or in a “common law” marriage. It is important to understand that Arizona does not recognize common
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Understanding Covenant Marriages in Arizona In 1998, Arizona became one of the very few states to legally permit “covenant marriage.” Described in A.R.S. 25-901 to 25-906, these types of marriages have stricter requirements for marriage and limit the ability to
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How Can You Establish Paternity? In Arizona, when a child is born to a married couple, the husband is presumed to be the father per A.R.S. 25-814. Similarly, when two individuals sign a child’s birth certificate, it is also presumed
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Visited by the Department of Child Safety? Receiving an unexpected house call from the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), or what you may think of as CPS, can be a harrowing experience for any parent. It’s essential to
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Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in Arizona Spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony, is a crucial aspect of divorce cases in Arizona, outlined in A.R.S. 25-319. Here are the key points to understand: A court can grant spousal maintenance if the
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How Long Will My Divorce Take in Arizona? In Arizona, the length of the divorce process (legally referred to a “Dissolution of Marriage”), can vary widely depending on the amicability of the separation, any children or major assets involved,
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Navigating Gaslighting in a Divorce What is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is psychological manipulation that makes someone doubt their own sanity by denying reality, trivializing their feelings, and providing false information. This is typically achieved through a series of deceptive tactics, including
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Juvenile Dependency in Arizona What is a Dependency Petition? A dependency petition is a legal document filed with the Juvenile Court, asserting that a child is in need of effective care and control for which their parents or guardians
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National Adoption Day 2023 Every November since 2000, courts in all 50 U.S. states, along with Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, have opened up to finalize the adoptions of thousands of foster care children and to celebrate all adoptive
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