When your marriage is not working, it can be hard on many fronts, from emotional to the legalities. Couples may be legally separated, but what are the alternatives? Dorris Law Group is a Top Rated Local® law firm in Tucson. We offer divorce and family law representation, including help with child s…Read More
Child support is money paid by one parent to another parent in order to help pay for a child's living expenses, including medical expenses, after a divorce. This is an on-going payment and is usually paid monthly. This is usually required until the child is a certain age, such as 16 or 18. However, …Read More
There's no doubt that COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in everyone's plans, including those who are undergoing or have completed divorce proceedings. Now, there are even MORE questions you may have about how COVID-19 is affecting your divorce. Dorris Law Group is a Tucson-based divorce and family law fi…Read More
When it comes to the incredibly serious issue of spousal abuse and the associated complications, it’s imperative to know the laws surrounding it. It’s also important to understand the many forms spousal and domestic abuse can take — physical, emotional, and otherwise. As a trusted, experienced…Read More
Divorce is rarely an easy process in the best of circumstances, which means there are a number of pitfalls that you want to avoid. Some of these might seem obvious, but in the middle of emotional upheaval, it’s good to have a reminder of what not to do. Read through today’s post to get a good ov…Read More
Going through the process of a divorce is not easy for anyone, and when you add in the financial terms that need to be agreed upon, things can get even harder. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at two terms that are often used interchangeably and explain exactly what they refer to. If you are w…Read More
While you have probably heard about common-law marriages, you may not know much more than that they exist. At the Dorris Law Group in Tucson, we are well-versed in the legal details associated with common-law marriages. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at the definition, cover the states that …Read More
An annulment is a legal procedure that exists within both secular and religious systems that declares a marriage null and void, or without validity. It completely and legally erases the marriage as if it never existed. The difference between a divorce and an annulment is that a divorce is the legal …Read More
Navigating the divorce process can be incredibly trying and overwhelming, especially if you are doing so without experienced legal representation on your side. As we reviewed in a previous post, there are several reasons why it may be beneficial to have an attorney in your corner during a divorce. H…Read More
Although there are several circumstances when paternity is presumed under ARS §25-814, there are many times when parental rights are not so clear-cut in the state of Arizona. For unwed mothers and fathers, in particular, establishing paternity is important to preserve their rights and ensure the be…Read More