Category: Co-Parenting

Legal Guardianship vs. Adoption: What’s Right for You? One of the most common questions a Scottsdale family law attorney gets from hopeful and current parents alike is “ what is right: adoption or legal guardianship? “The answer almost all family lawyers give is that to understand the right process, you have to understand each legal […]...

What Is A Parenting Plan And Why Is It Needed? Parenting arrangements include a set of common agreements between parents that govern how they should behave in different situations. They often vary widely. For example, some parenting plans include restraining orders for certain behaviors, such as criticizing the other partner in the presence of the [&h...

For many couples, children are the source of the greatest joy and happiness in their marriages. They can also be the source of the most pain. When a couple decides to divorce, children-related matters such as custody, visitation, and child support are often the most hotly contested issues in divorce. The creation of children is […]...

Key Considerations for Parents Contemplating Divorce in Arizona As a parent, ending your marriage can be challenging, especially when kids are involved. While divorces almost have the same reasons worldwide, different states have different laws and considerations. However, when you've entirely decided to end your marriage, a qualified divorce lawyer, ...

While filing for divorce can be your only option, especially in an abusive marriage, factors affecting the process like pregnancy are worth considering. Pregnancy affects divorce in many ways, such as waiting until the baby is born, establishing waiting periods, and settling paternity. However, to successfully handle divorce while pregnant, legal coun...

Parenting in a Changed World: Adapting to Post-Pandemic Realities If you are stuck midway in your divorce case due to the COVID-19 pandemic, like in an informal arrangement or seeking reformed custody for your kids, your divorce lawyer in Mesa could assist you in co-parenting through this period. This would be the perfect time for […]...

Raising children with an ex-spouse often needs some extreme patience. Most individuals co- parenting with exes know that shared custody and the transition from one home to another can be difficult for kids, and both parties have to get along. You don't have to be friends after a divorce, but you’ll need to become a […]...

Understanding Parental Alienation in Arizona Family Law Not all divorce cases will end amicably. There are people that will carry the anger and will be venting at every possible opportunity. The kids could find themselves in an uncomfortable position because of the proceedings of the divorce. Children shouldn’t be involved in the disagreements that ...

Commonly, before or when a divorce is finalized, you will always have the desire to cut ties with your partner and move on with life. However, according to our accomplished family and divorce attorneys here at Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers divorce lawyer Mesa, cutting ties with your spouse is not an option when children […]...