Is Arizona Still Considered a “Pro-Mother” State for Legal Decision Making? [su_spacer size="10"] Many clients have come to me asking the question, “Isn’t Arizona a pro-mother state?” Historically, Arizona was considered a pro-mother state; however, times have changed. More often, we see family law judges beginning the legal decision making and … [Read more...] about Legal Decision Making | Is AZ a Pro Mother State | Child Custody Mesa AZ
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Do I Need a Divorce Attorney | Divorce Lawyer Mesa
Do I Need to Hire a Divorce Attorney? A big question that most people have when contemplating divorce is whether they need to hire an attorney. While many people getting a divorce would prefer to keep costs down, it may be far more expensive if you don’t hire an attorney. Whether to hire an attorney really depends on a number of factors. … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Divorce Attorney | Divorce Lawyer Mesa
Parenting Coordinator Rule Change | Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Divorced parents often remain in conflict, even for years after the divorce is finalized. Sometimes this animosity fuels years of "post-decree" battling over custodial issues. In many high conflict cases, a judge would appoint a third-party, called a parenting coordinator, to resolve ongoing disputes and provide guidance to the court. Judges relied … [Read more...] about Parenting Coordinator Rule Change | Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Domestic Violence – Child Custody (Legal Decision-Making)
As an attorney practicing both criminal defense and family law, I often handle cases in which one parent accuses the other of domestic violence. If my client has been accused, the question is always the same: can I lose custody of my children because of such accusations? Arizona law no longer refers to “child custody.” Instead, parents have rights … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence – Child Custody (Legal Decision-Making)
Community Property in Arizona
As a family law attorney in both Arizona and California, I am often asked about community property. When does your ex-spouse stop having a claim to your property and earnings? The answer depends upon the state in which your divorce is filed. In Arizona, the rule is clear: any property, including wages, which you acquire after a petition for … [Read more...] about Community Property in Arizona
Arizona Files Thousands of Improper Child Support Liens
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) admitted recently that it filed inaccurate child support liens in at least 8,241 cases. The Department is tasked with helping enforce child support orders and tracking the payments, which, in some cases result in liens against property when payments are not made. The department improperly filed … [Read more...] about Arizona Files Thousands of Improper Child Support Liens