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Phoenix Arizona Family Law Blog

Do you know your child custody options?

On behalf of Steven E. Sufrin, Attorney at Law posted in blog on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

For Arizona parents, child custody can be one of the most difficult aspects of a divorce. It is not easy to go from living with your child to sharing parenting time, but with patience and a clear understanding of your rights and options, it may be possible to secure a custody and visitation plan that allows you to retain a strong role in the life of your child. 

One of the ways that you can prepare yourself to pursue a strong and workable custody order is to learn about the types of child custody. Having all of the appropriate information can help you make beneficial decisions and pursue a future that works for every member of the family.

Should you collaborate instead of litigate?

On behalf of Steven E. Sufrin, Attorney at Law posted in blog on Thursday, November 2, 2017.

For some Arizona couples, a complex and litigious divorce is not the only option. While the end of a marriage will certainly be difficult, there are ways by which you can bypass some complications and move on toward your post-divorce future in a more peaceful, productive manner. One of the ways you can do this is by choosing a collaborative divorce. 

Collaborative divorce is not the best option in every situation, but it could be what works best for your family. Through negotiations and discussions, a collaborative divorce could make the entire process and time of transition easier on every member of your household. There are many options available to you regarding your divorce, and it can be useful to fully explore your choices before you make any important decisions regarding your future.

Co-parenting begins with a mutual plan

On behalf of Steven E. Sufrin, Attorney at Law posted in blog on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

Despite that your marriage is ending, you and your spouse have made the mature and practical decision to cooperate in forming a parenting plan that will benefit both of you as well as your children. Difficult as it may be to divide the time with your children, you understand how important it is for their well-being to have as much time with both of you as possible.

Negotiating a plan may be the first and best opportunity for you and your parenting partner to work together outside of your marriage. It may set the tone for future cooperation and create a positive atmosphere for your children.

What does it mean to live in a "community property" state?

On behalf of Steven E. Sufrin, Attorney at Law posted in property division on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

You may have heard that Arizona is a community property state. What does that mean, however?  Living in a community property state is unlikely to impact your day-to-day routine. There are times, however, when living in a community property state will have a great bearing on your life. Divorce is one such time. Living in a community property state is likely to influence how your property is divided during divorce. Let's take a closer look at how property is divided in a community property state.

4 tips for talking to kids about divorce

On behalf of Steven E. Sufrin, Attorney at Law posted in child custody on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

It can be very hard to explain to your children that their parents are going to be separating. Some children act out in anger, sadness, confusion or, most often, a mix of many feelings. Older kids may even understand the situation and feel a sense of relief if there had been conflict between you and your spouse for a while.

Although the talk will always be difficult, the way that you break the news to your kids may stick with them for their entire lives. Here are 4 tips to help your children through the divorce talk.