ARticles and resources
Rules for conflict resolution
Conflict resolution starts with being open and honest and really talking about the things that are affecting us, why they’re affecting us and how they’re affecting us. If we can get generally both parties to discuss those things, we can easily kind of establish a framework for where we need to go with it.
Dealing with teenagers during divorce
Should teenagers go through therapy in the midst of your divorce? Probably. Not only do adults struggle with issues, but kids struggle too, and have fewer tools to deal with the problems. Here’s what family therapist Erik Gagnon has to say.
What is a Parenting Plan?
The Parenting Plan What is a Parenting Plan? This is a document used in all cases involving minor children. This document allows you to state what type of legal decision-making you want and the type of parenting time schedule you want to exercise with the other...
Getting your ex to pay for healthcare expenses
Has your ex failed to pay their portion of healthcare expenses for your children? You have a court order. Your ex is supposed to pay a portion of all of the unreimbursed medical and dental expenses for your children. You provide receipts and ask for repayment and and...
Applying for a default judgment
What is an Application and Affidavit for Default? The Application for Default requests that the court grants you everything you asked for in your Petition, by default, because the other party has not filed a response within the legal time limit. The Details You can...
How to Think Like a Divorce Lawyer
Free legal Advice | How to Think Like a Divorce Lawyer. Looking for free legal advice? How to think like a divorce lawyer. Now is when we really start thinking like a divorce lawyer. This next phase in your case will help you to develop your positions and move toward...
The Parenting Coordinator: When you can’t get along
Why would I want to use a parenting coordinator? Are you in a high conflict case involving children? Do you and your ex fight about every exchange or extracurricular activity? Do you feel the other parent is constantly trying to undermine your every move? Does your ex...
Figuring Arizona Child Support
What is the Child Support Worksheet? This is the document that determines how much one of the parties will pay to the other party for child support when the final orders are entered. To find a Child Support Calculator and a copy of the Arizona Child Support...
What is a Certified Legal Document Preparer?
Certified Legal Document Preparer A certified legal document preparer (CLDP) is someone who is certified by the state to help prepare legal documents for people who do not have lawyers. Some of the requirements to become a CLDP include passing a background and...