A surviving spouse whose husband dies in a work-related accident can get monthly death benefits in Arizona. If she remarries, the monthly payments from worker’s compensation benefits cease. But if the second marriage is...

It takes two to marry, but only one to divorce in Arizona. That is, one spouse can obtain a divorce whether the other wants to call it quits or not. But what happens if a spouse dies during divorce proceedings? Can the other...

Personal injury cases have the tendency to get complicated very fast, and filing a claim can be a complex and wearing process. There may be state and federal laws to consider, along with legal procedures that might be...

What is a Rule 69 Agreement in Arizona You may have heard the term “Rule 69 agreement” if you are involved in a divorce, family law, child custody or child support case in Arizona and need to know what is a Rule...

In Arizona, a person must be 18 years old or older to consent to a marriage. However, in some states parents or even step-parents can provide permission. What happens when a minor marries in another state and seeks to void...

Severing Parental Rights Due to Mental Illness in Arizona Under Arizona law, a child can be declared dependent if her parent or parents are unable to parent. The court can also sever parental rights to allow for a permanent...

Arizona law allows the divorce court to address the financial and custody issues in a divorce. But can a court order a spouse to undertake a religious ceremony? In Victor v. Victor, 177 Ariz. 231, 866 P.2d 899 (1993) the...

The parties were married for fifteen years when the wife petitioned for divorce in 2007. During the case, the husband notified the court of injuries he sustained in a 2010 car accident. He informed the court his injuries...

You might smile or cry when you think about how naïve you were when you married. You probably thought that you and your family would never end up in divorce court. But don’t be too hard on yourself. Half of all those who...

Legalities to Consider When Filing For Divorce The breakup of a marriage can be a tumultuous time for both parties and those around them. If your marriage is ending, there are many legalities that need to be addressed so the...