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Arizona courts recognize that the lives of families change over time, and these transitional points will affect a child. The courts allow for existing child support orders to be modified or adjusted when a significant and continuing change of circumstances is present. This particular description is used to prevent unnecessary modification of orders. These significant…

As mandated by ARS 25-322, the law in Arizona mandates that parents must financially support their children until they reach legal adulthood or until they are considered self-sufficient. This law governs married and unmarried parental actions. A family law attorney with Karen A. Schoenau can help you understand your rights and guide you through the…

If you live in Arizona and do not pay the child support that you owe, you may find yourself in contempt of court. If a parent knowingly and willfully disobeys a court order, they may be punished for not complying with the court’s order to pay child support. Contempt of Court Parents who are ordered…