William Bishop

About William Bishop

William D. Bishop is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

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• Law School: Arizona State

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What is spousal maintenance in Arizona?

Arizona uses the term 'spousal maintenance' rather than 'alimony.' Under ARS § 25-319, the court considers the standard of living during the marriage, length of the marriage, age and health of both parties, ability to earn, contributions to the other spouse's career, and other factors. Awards may be temporary, rehabilitative (set duration), or - rarely - of indefinite duration.

Can I move out of state with my child after an Arizona divorce?

Under ARS § 25-408, a parent must give the other parent at least 45 days' written notice before relocating with a child either out of state or more than 100 miles within Arizona. The other parent may petition to prevent relocation; the court evaluates the move under best-interest factors. Moving without notice can result in serious sanctions and reversal of the move.

How does Arizona handle domestic violence in family-law cases?

ARS § 25-403.03 requires the court to consider documented domestic violence in legal decision-making determinations, and prevents joint legal decision-making where there has been significant domestic violence. Orders of protection are governed by ARS § 13-3602 and can be filed in Superior, Justice, or Municipal Court; an attorney is not required for filing.

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