Family Law in Arizona

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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...

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.

ICWA has a number of protections, but they can be summed up with two words: participation and difficulty.

ICWA affords opportunities for an Indian child’s family and tribe to participate in any DCS case involving an “Indian child.”

Divorce is the legal process of dissolving your marriage. It is also typically referred to as a dissolution of marriage action.