Author Archives: Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
Why Teenagers Refuse Visitation and What to Do About It
Teenagers can be difficult in the best of situations, but divorced or separated parents might find that teenagers rebel against the parenting time schedule put in place by the court. You already have enough to deal with without this extra headache. You may wonder what you can do about it. Yet, there is a legal […]
Mistakes to Avoid in a High Net Worth Divorce
Going through a divorce often involves division of marital property, which can be difficult no matter how much the spouses possess. But for wealthier couples, property division is far more complicated. There is more to value and more to divide and the fight over these assets can be more contentious. You need to be extra […]
What to Do if Your Child Refuses to Visit You as the Custody Order Requires
Joint custody orders provide for both parents spending time with their children regularly, which is meant to promote keeping their relationships close and strong. However, as a child grows older, they may show resistance to spending time with one of the parents. If you feel your rightful visitation with your child is being compromised, there […]
Keeping Your Health Insurance After Divorce
Going through a divorce can require major changes to your financial arrangements, including insurance. If you have been covered by your spouse’s health insurance policy, that coverage will end as soon as the divorce is final. You need to take steps to secure replacement insurance and to make certain there is no gap in coverage. […]
Options for Scheduling Visits in a Parenting Plan
Deciding how you’ll parent your minor children after a divorce can add more stress to an already trying situation. In Arizona, the courts require divorcing spouses granted joint child custody to agree to a detailed schedule controlling how much time children spend with each parent and when. But determining the parenting time schedule that best […]
The Perils of Opting for a Do-It-Yourself Divorce
We live in an on-demand, do-it-yourself world, with access to loads of information at our fingertips that allow many things to be handled without expert help. However, one thing that’s very risky to attempt to do yourself is a divorce. Though you may think you’re saving money, a DIY divorce can create more trouble than […]
Why Choose Legal Separation Instead of Divorce?
Divorce is not the only option for married couples with irreconcilable differences. Another choice is legal separation, which allows for spouses to live apart under a court decree that governs their financial and parenting obligations. However, the spouses remain legally married in all other respects. There are varied reasons why some couples find this a […]
What Are the Grounds for Modifying Child Support?
When child support orders are issued by a court, the terms of payment cannot be changed without court involvement. A parent can ask the court to modify a child support order only by demonstrating that a “substantial and continuing change” has occurred related to the parents’ respective incomes, child-rearing costs, parenting time or family situations. […]
Dividing Retirement Benefits in an Arizona Divorce
For many Americans, retirement accounts — such as a pension, IRA or 401k — make up a significant portion of their assets and are vital to maintaining their standard of living in later years. If you are married, however, your retirement accounts are not necessarily yours alone. They may be considered as part of the […]
What Makes You Eligible for Alimony
Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, may be available in a divorce in Arizona. It is intended to be temporary — providing financial support for a spouse who requires time, education and/or training in order to become financially independent. Establishing eligibility for alimony requires showing a need on the part of one spouse as well […]
