In Times of Challenge Sometimes couples are pushed to their limits in times of crisis. Many times, we are glad to say, they come out stronger and better together in the end. However not every couple does well under pressure, whether it be financial struggle and...
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Something Has Changed…Modifying a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (Maybe) – Divorce
What is a Divorce Decree? In the ever-changing society we live, people are filled with reasons why they want to modify some portion of their divorce decree. There are things that can be changed and things that cannot. Perhaps I should back up and explain what is in a...
What’s a Parenting Plan? (Family Law, Child Custody)
Avoid Disputes Don’t involve the police in parenting exchanges. Do not go to court every time there is a disagreement with the child’s other parent. A parenting plan is designed to try to do all of those things, and more. A well thought-out and well-drafted parenting...
The Downside of Social Media (Family Law, Divorce & Child Custody)
Facebook Leads to Bigamy Arrest The headline read something like that a few years ago in the newspaper which, being a divorce attorney, caught my attention. A man had been married, separated from his first wife, changed his name, moved and a few years later married a...
The Downside of Social Media (Family Law, Divorce & Child Custody)
Facebook Leads to Bigamy Arrest The headline read something like that a few years ago in the newspaper which, being a divorce attorney, caught my attention. A man had been married, separated from his first wife, changed his name, moved and a few years later married a...
Considering Dissolution (Divorce) or Reconciliation?
Marriage in General is Hard Work If you’re reading this article and are married, have been married, or are getting married, you know (or should know) that marriage is hard work! Between juggling schedules, working, paying bills, raising children, it’s sometimes hard...
Who do you turn to? Divorce & Family Law
Turn to the Professionals (An Attorney) If the “check engine” light comes on, you take your car to a mechanic for service. If you need a root canal, you go see your dentist. If you have a legal issue, do you go see an attorney? You are probably thinking lawyers are...
Who do you turn to? Divorce & Family Law
Turn to the Professionals (An Attorney) If the “check engine” light comes on, you take your car to a mechanic for service. If you need a root canal, you go see your dentist. If you have a legal issue, do you go see an attorney? You are probably thinking lawyers are...
When “Legal” Matters?
For a lawyer, it always does! However, “normal” people (nonlawyers) often have differing views. The two most often confused areas are whether Arizona recognizes common law marriage (it does not) and whether a period of physical separation counts as a legal separation...
The Dreaded “A” Word: Alimony
“Alimony” in AZ is called “Spousal Maintenance” One of the most common questions I am asked as a family law (divorce) attorney is about “alimony” – will someone have to pay, how much will they have to pay, will someone receive alimony? Their neighbor “got” thousands...