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Sally M Colton Esq Sally Colton is an accomplished Phoenix Family Law Attorney with over a decade of experience.

She is certified as a specialist in Family Law through the State Bar of Arizona and is dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel and representation.

For many of my clients, the question is not simply, “What do we earn?” It is, “What does our life actually cost?”Not in ...
10/11/2026

For many of my clients, the question is not simply, “What do we earn?” It is, “What does our life actually cost?”Not in the sense of judgment. And not because every expense must stay the same. But when you’ve built a life around private school tuition, travel, a second home, household support, children’s activities, or a demanding professional schedule, it helps to understand what that life actually costs.
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Often, people know their income but have never fully examined the financial infrastructure behind their family’s daily life.

What does it take to maintain two homes instead of one?�Which expenses are essential to a child’s stability?�What commitments are temporary, and which are likely to continue?�How will the family’s financial resources support the children after the divorce?

A clear financial picture can help you make thoughtful decisions before uncertainty becomes harder than it needs to be.

Divorce can change more than where you live or how you handle finances. It can also change how you protect your digital ...
10/01/2026

Divorce can change more than where you live or how you handle finances. It can also change how you protect your digital life.

Here are a few digital details that can be easy to forget during this hectic time. Take a moment to check these off your list and make things a little smoother.



One of the harder parts of co-parenting is that the “small” holidays do not always feel small.For children, Halloween ma...
09/28/2026

One of the harder parts of co-parenting is that the “small” holidays do not always feel small.

For children, Halloween may mean the costume they have been planning for weeks, the school parade, walking the neighborhood after dark, and coming home with far too much candy.

For parents, it can bring details that are easy to overlook until the last minute: costume shopping, classroom events, trick-or-treating times, and traditions a child is hoping will stay the same after and during divorce.

Before Halloween arrives, review your parenting plan. If it doesn't address Halloween or other smaller holidays, a conversation now can create more clarity for before the holiday arrives.

The goal is not to over-plan every moment. It is to reduce uncertainty so you and your child can focus on the fun of the day.

A first consultation will not provide all the answers, but it can give you a place to begin.It is an opportunity to take...
09/21/2026

A first consultation will not provide all the answers, but it can give you a place to begin.

It is an opportunity to take a breath, understand your options, identify urgent concerns, and clarify what matters most to you.

You can ask questions in a private, supportive setting and leave with a clearer sense of the next steps.

You do not need to have everything figured out before you ask for help. You only need a place to begin.

Before the next holiday arrives, take a few moments to review the holiday provisions in your parenting plan or court ord...
09/14/2026

Before the next holiday arrives, take a few moments to review the holiday provisions in your parenting plan or court order. Confirm the exchange time and location, clarify travel details if needed, and put any agreements in writing.

A little planning can prevent last-minute misunderstandings and help keep the focus where it belongs: on your child having a positive holiday weekend.

If your order is unclear or a recurring issue keeps causing conflict, getting advice before the next holiday can make a real difference.

When you are facing a family-law issue, it can be tempting to turn to AI for quick answers. But before you paste a court...
09/03/2026

When you are facing a family-law issue, it can be tempting to turn to AI for quick answers. But before you paste a court order, text-message thread, financial document, parenting schedule, or details about your children into an AI tool, pause.

Those details may be private, sensitive, and deeply personal. Depending on the platform and its settings, information entered into an AI tool may not be handled the way you expect. In addition, such searches may be discoverable in a court setting.

Before entering anything, ask yourself:

Does this include my child’s name, school, schedule, or medical information?

Does this include financial records, account information, or private messages?

Would I be comfortable if this information were seen or stored outside my control, including shown to a court?

Would it be better to discuss this directly with my attorney?

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08/27/2026

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The Alec and Lydia Act changes how courts look at legal decision-making and parenting time in cases involving domestic v...
08/17/2026

The Alec and Lydia Act changes how courts look at legal decision-making and parenting time in cases involving domestic violence and coercive control.

Here are three things to keep in mind before your next hearing:

Courts are looking at patterns of behavior, not just isolated incidents. Coercive control is part of that analysis.

Child safety comes first. Legal decision-making and parenting time may be restricted or structured when there are concerns about risk.

Evidence matters. Documentation, communication, and credible testimony can make a meaningful difference.

If this is part of your case, it is important to understand how the court will approach these issues so you can prepare accordingly.

Some of the hardest co-parenting conflicts are not about major decisions. They are about the day-to-day choices that com...
08/10/2026

Some of the hardest co-parenting conflicts are not about major decisions. They are about the day-to-day choices that come up throughout the school year.

These issues often sit at the intersection of legal decision-making and parenting time, which is why they can escalate quickly.

Joint accounts are a common and practical way for couples to manage finances together.Did you know they can also shape h...
07/29/2026

Joint accounts are a common and practical way for couples to manage finances together.

Did you know they can also shape how assets are viewed over time?

When separate funds, like an inheritance or personal savings, are placed into a joint account, they may gradually lose their separate identity.

For example, if inherited funds are deposited into a shared account and used for everyday expenses, it can become harder to trace what was originally separate.

This is often referred to as commingling, and it can make distinctions less clear down the road.

Understanding how your accounts are structured can help you make thoughtful, informed decisions as life evolves.

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