Taylor House, Esq. – Page 3 – Arizona Certified Specialist in Family Law

Sowards v. Sowards (mem.)

A structured settlement agreement for one spouse's personal injury claim may be a valid and enforceable postnuptial agreement

Overview and complete list of criminal offenses that fall within the definition of domestic violence in Arizona (§ 13-3601)

eFiling is now available for case initiating documents in Maricopa County, and becomes mandatory on June 1, 2022

The exchange of "signed" emails between attorneys may constitute a binding agreement in family court

Non-modifiable spousal maintenance cannot be modified, but there may be equitable defenses to an enforcement action

Duress is the act or threat of wrongful conduct that leaves the victim with no reasonable alternative

If a parent is incarcerated, the child can still maintain a normal home through guardianship or other means if the parent stays in contact

A spouse is not entitled to reimbursement of voluntary payments of separate funds toward community obligations