Resources



ABA Standards of Practice for Lawyers Representing Children in Custody Cases
These standards for representation of children (as either Best Interests Attorney or attorney for the child) were adopted by the ABA in 2003 and are referenced in the Committee Comment to Rule 10, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. These Standards are also cited with approval by the Arizona Supreme Court in Aksamit v. Krahn as a source of guidance and suggestions for Arizona attorneys appointed as BIAs or attorney for a child.
American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers
Choose any of the following to read or download - FREE!
  • Divorce Manual-A Client Handbook
  • Stepping Back From Anger: Protecting Your Children From Divorce
  • Making Marriage Last
Arizona Chapter of AFCC
The Arizona Chapter of AFCC sponsors the annual conference in Sedona and locally supports the work and mission of AFCC.
Arizona Judicial Department - Forms
These are the dissolution forms for filing for divorce in a marriage without children, a marriage with children, or to modify your child support amount. Forms can be viewed online or downloaded.
Arizona Judicial Department-Arizona Child Support
Calculate your child support obligation online using the Guidelines.
Arizona Legislative Information Service (ALIS)
This site has access to all Arizona statutes and bills pending in the Arizona Legislature, plus information about the legislative process.
Arizona Revised Statues
Title 25, Arizona Revised Statutes (containing family law and dissolution provisions).
Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure
The Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure were adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court in October, 2005 and were first effective January 1, 2006. This site shows the changes that took effect January 1, 2009.
Arizona Supreme Court
Arizona Child Support Guidelines. You may view the revised Child Support Guidelines, the Schedule of Basic Support Obligations and the Summary of Revision. These do not take effect until January 1, 2001.
Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, an international and interdisciplinary association dedicated to the constructive resolution of family disputes.
Child Support Guidelines Review Committee
This Committee of the Arizona Supreme Court started work in 2008 and will recommend changes to the Arizona Child Support Guidelines which could be effective as soon as 2010.
Client Care Kit
A brochure about dealings with your lawyer, by the State Bar of Arizona
Collaborative Divorce in Arizona
 
Co-Parenting Guide
This is a Guide prepared by the State of Texas which defines and describes co-parenting and helps parents to learn to co-parent their children. It gives suggestions on keeping conflict out of your child's life, and describes how the conflict can affect children at different developmental stages.
Covenant Marriage (.pdf form)
What is a Covenant Marriage?
Divorce Help for Parents
This site has lots of help for divorcing parents, including parenting plan information, how your conflict affects your children, and how to get along.
Divorce Net - Taxes
The tax page, with references to specific IRS publications related to divorce.
Graecean report on Maricopa County Family Court system
Report dated August 17, 2004
Kelly Blue Book
Find out how much an automobile is worth - before you buy, sell, or settle your divorce case.
Maricopa County Superior Court: Self Service Center
This site includes forms used in Maricopa County for Family Court matters, and information on eCourt filing.
Model Parenting Plans
The new (2009) "Planning for Parenting Time: Arizona's Guide for Parents Living Apart" is now available at the Supreme Court website.
Pima County Family Court Department
Great links and information provided by Pima County (Tucson) Superior Court
State Bar of Arizona
The State Bar of Arizona regulates lawyers in our state. This site has general information for the public about Arizona attorneys.
Support Guidelines
SupportGuidelines.com is the comprehensive resource for the interpretation and application of child support guidelines in the United States. This is an outstanding resource for attorneys looking for information on specific child support topics.
The Smart Money Divorce Guide
A great resource for tax and investment issues concerning divorce, including the deductibility or reporting of alimony and the sale of a family residence, how to save money and avoid mistakes in divorce, and retirement issues.


Annette T. Burns, Attorney at Law

Annette T. Burns, Attorney at Law
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Phoenix, AZ 85004
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