A major UK newspaper recently reported that Facebook is cited in one third of divorce filings. Facebook and other social media provide a treasure trove of information, from geo-tagging locations to proving connections between parties. Nothing put on social media is truly private, regardless of your settings. Arizona is a no-fault state, so … [Read more...] about Facebook Cited in One Third of Divorce Cases
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Cheaters, Divorce & Social Media
Files Leaked – Cheating Spouses Exposed Target, Staples, and Home Depot customer’s credit card information was hacked into this past year. Recently the website that caters to spouses seeking to be unfaithful to their spouse was compromised. Ashley Madison’s slogan is “Life is Short – have an affair”. First of all, what a terrible slogan and … [Read more...] about Cheaters, Divorce & Social Media
Divorce and Custody Turns Absurd
Children Ordered to Talk to Their Father or Be Found in Contempt. In any divorce where custody of the children is contested, absent an agreement between the father and mother, the decision is left to the ineffective, expensive and arbitrary court system. Judicial officers (judges and commissioners) are to consider the “best interest” of the … [Read more...] about Divorce and Custody Turns Absurd
When a Billion Dollars is Not Enough | Divorce Lawyer
Even as a divorce lawyer it is shocking to hear that when Sue Ann Arnall recently received and cashed a $975 million dollar check from her soon to be ex-husband, oil magnate Harold Hamm, that she now claims the check was not enough to adequately compensate her for the couple's estimated $18 billion dollar holdings, which were amassed during their … [Read more...] about When a Billion Dollars is Not Enough | Divorce Lawyer
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers
We are happy to announce Rowley Chapman & Barney, Ltd. has been named to the Top 3 Best Divorce Lawyers in Mesa, Arizona for 2015! Find us here … [Read more...] about Top 3 Divorce Lawyers
Family Law and Gay Marriage
As a family law attorney it is significant that gay marriage is now federally recognized and is legal in 35 states, including Arizona. It has been nearly six months since U.S. District Judge John Sedwick struck down Arizona's prohibition on same sex marriage as unconstitutional. Since that time, many same sex couples have become legally married in … [Read more...] about Family Law and Gay Marriage