Jan 31, 2011 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time
Mister Rogers (talking to a young boy whose parents are going through a divorce): “I think one of the toughest things for children is for their parents not to be getting along, and so divorce feels like it’s just ripping a piece of cloth apart, and for children to try...
Jan 21, 2011 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time
I know a woman who has a degree in Early Childhood Education & Child Development. She graduated from college with high honors. Yet, she attended parenting classes throughout the entire time she was raising her children – classes on parenting toddlers;...
Dec 15, 2010 | Grandparents' Rights
There is nothing more heartbreaking than a grandparent who is not allowed to have contact with the grandchildren, especially during the holidays. The relationship between a child and his or her grandparent is a special kind of bond, one that cannot be replaced. For a...
Oct 13, 2010 | Relocation/Move-Away
Relocation and move-away cases are the most emotionally difficult matters in Family Court today. There’s so much at stake. It pits a parent’s right to improve his or her quality of life against the other parent’s right to maintain frequent and meaningful contact...
Aug 21, 2010 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time
Under Arizona law, where there is an incident of significant domestic violence or a significant history of domestic violence, the Court is prohibited from making an award of joint custody to the offender. The law is outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes, Section...
