A Judge’s Authority and Having the Advantage of An Experienced Family Law Attorney
Limits of a Judge’s Authority Divorce, in general, is referred to as dissolution of marriage in many states. The Superior Court judge is the only authority that can grant permission to dissolve a couple’s marital status. In addition to this, the judge is also authorized to do the following: Issue orders that pertain to the […]
Understanding Family Law and Choosing Your Lawyer
In the past, attorneys in the field of family law were called matrimonial or divorce lawyers. The primary focus was on marital relationships and nothing more. Most of the domestic cases were basically limited to setting spousal maintenance, dividing marital property, and establishing child support and custody. But over the last few decades, the scope […]
Arizona Changes Custody to Legal Decision-Making
Child custody is often a very confusing and misunderstood area of family law for people facing a Phoenix custody or divorce case. With the new year brings new changes to the laws on child custody in Arizona. The first and most apparent change is that the term “child custody” has been replaced with the term […]
Helpful Websites for Co-Parenting.
We commonly rely on the internet for work, school, entertainment, and to keep in touch with friends and family. When going through a divorce in Arizona or a child custody case, why not look to the internet to assist in co-parenting with your Ex? There are many sites that provide tools for parents to assist […]
Parenting Time and the Holiday Season
Scott Law Offices is focused on family. The holiday season is all about family. Holidays can bring a certain amount of stress for many people. When two people share child custody in Arizona, that holiday stress is often magnified. Avoiding child custody and parenting time issues during the holidays can reduce stress for all involved. […]
Do You Travel? Do You Have A Will?
Many families see the holidays, anniversaries and school breaks as opportunities to get away and take a break from their normal routines. While travelling is exciting and fun, the most common time clients contact us to prepare a Will is right before a planned trip. People are often concerned about accidents occurring while away from […]
Do You Commute To Work Or School? Do You Have A Will?
Do you commute back and forth to work each day? Do you drive your children to and from school? Do you have a Will? People often forget how fragile life is. We go through life and our daily routines without giving a passing thought to how quickly our lives can change. A simple thing like […]
Charged With A Phoenix DUI
When charged with a misdemeanor DUI, a call to a DUI attorney in Phoenix can be the difference in avoiding excessive jail time, restrictions, fines or fees. One can be charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Phoenix for driving while having a blood alcohol concentration of over .08, .15 or .20. Charges can also be […]
The Confusion About Child Custody
Child custody has proven to be one of the most confusing and misunderstood areas of family law for people facing a Phoenix custody or divorce case. So, what does the term “custody” mean? Most individuals seeking the advice of a Phoenix family law attorney use this term to explain who they desire their children to […]
Why Do I Need A Divorce Attorney?
One of the most common questions posed to divorce attorneys is: Why do I need an attorney? Husband and Wife may agree to the divorce and may even agree to the terms of the divorce. Regardless of the agreements reached by the parties, a final Decree of Dissolution of Marriage is required in every […]