Advances in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) have made something possible that, not long ago, would have seemed unimaginable.
Changing your name or gender marker can be a very important step in affirming your own chosen identity. The process varies by state, this guide provides a general overview, based on Arizona law, to help you navigate these processes.
If your matter is uncontested, meaning you and the other party agree on the terms of your divorce or other family law matter, let our firm guide you through every step of the process without the necessity of any in-person meetings, court hearings, appointments with a notary, etc.
At the core of every adoption or ART arrangement is the law. Legal agreements establish expectations, define parental rights, and create enforceable protections for everyone involved.
Unlike some areas of law that are governed federally, family building through adoption and assisted reproductive technology is primarily regulated at the state level.
A trust is an important estate planning tool, but it does not replace a Will. Under Arizona statutory law, guardian nominations should be addressed through a Will and reviewed by a court.
Arizona law treats those responsibilities as distinct legal roles with very different consequences. A guardian is responsible for a child’s personal care, including education, healthcare, and daily life decisions.
For many parents, naming a trusted person as guardian feels like it answers the most important questions all at once. It seems to resolve who will raise the children and who will manage the money intended for them.
A premarital agreement is more than a formality: it’s a contract that can protect your financial future from surprise liability and asset loss.
A thorough review typically costs the equivalent of two to three hours of attorney time, depending on the complexity of the agreement and how familiar we are with the agreement’s template.
Do you and the other parent of your child(ren) need a formal written order in place that establishes your legal decision making (custody) rights, parenting time, child support, and even tax exemptions?
Are you thinking about a divorce or maybe even a legal separation? Are you wondering which one is best for your circumstances? We can help with that!
In Arizona, even if you are on the birth certificate as the Father, it does not necessarily mean you have rights. You need to establish your legal rights to legal decision-making (custody), parenting time and child support through the Court.
At Lewis Labadie, our uncontested family law cases are handled at a flat, reasonable and less expensive cost than a contested family law case. Uncontested means both parties agree.
Arizona recognizes both covenant and non-covenant marriages, each with different requirements for divorce or legal separation.
Once a couple decides to split up, there are many questions to move forward when you have child[ren] together. Some people think one person will have sole custody when the children live with them for a majority of the time. This is not true.
In 2021, Arizona created a new role for non-attorneys called Legal Paraprofessionals or LP to assist clients in obtaining representation for their family law cases, at a lower cost because many people do not have the resources to pay an attorney to represent them and there needed to be another option.
Termination of parental rights (TPR) is a legal process that severs the legal relationship between a parent and their child, thereby freeing the child for adoption. In Arizona, as in many states, TPR is a significant legal proceeding governed by strict guidelines designed to protect the best interests of the child.
A prenuptial agreement or post-nuptial agreement is a contract between both parties and in the event the marriage crumbles and you end up in a divorce or one of you dies, it determines the outcome.
A Summary Consent Decree is a newer process that allows parties that are in full agreement on all of the terms to be able to divorce in an easier process…
A contested legal matter means you and the opposing party in your case do not agree on everything. On the other hand, if the parties agree, then it would be an uncontested matter
Do you want a Better Divorce? Part 1 covered what a Better Divorce is and Part 2 explains what the process looks like and possible issues.
A better divorce exists. Divorces are often emotion-filled and endless drains of time and money.
ICWA has a number of protections, but they can be summed up with two words: participation and difficulty.
