Introduction to legal decision-making and discussion on current case law (as of 2019) that changed the landscape of how courts view legal decision-making. Legal decision-making is a legal authority that can be awarded to parents allowing them to make decisions for their child or children.
Introduction Sometimes a situation can arise in a family law case where one party lives in one state and the other party lives in a different state. When this situation arises, the initial question is which state will exercise jurisdiction over the case and determine custody (legal decision-making and parenting time) for the parties’ [...]
Introduction The recent Arizona Court of Appeals opinion in Gelin v. Murray is a “win” for all potential fathers in Arizona. Prior to this case, there was inconsistent and unsettled case law in Arizona regarding whether a mother could get retroactive child support up to 3 years prior to filing a child support case. [...]
Introduction One of the more common questions I get is how to get your spouse to move out of the house (or apartment) during divorce. I understand why because if you are going to divorce your significant other, chances are you don’t want to live with that person any longer than necessary. Plus, there [...]
Introduction Arizona case law in 2021 continues to address father’s rights, particularly on establishing paternity, which is the foundation of all father’s rights. Fortunately for fathers, the Roger S. v. James S. case proves to provide some relief. Although the case does not exactly expand any rights, it does give some slack for fathers [...]
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