Paternity, and what it actually means. As an experienced paternity attorney in Arizona it is sometimes difficult to explain to a client that you may not be the father, even if you are the biological father. When a minor child is conceived, it usually requires two people. However, sometimes, a mother is involved with two (or more) different … [Read more...] about Paternity Attorney | Paternity what it means
Family Law
Family Law is Emotional | Family Law Attorney Mesa AZ
Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster of Family Law When I initially meet with a potential client to discuss what has brought them to me, I always ask the same question, “What has you looking for a family law attorney, today?” Sometimes I get a response of “Well, I am not sure if I need an attorney or not.” Usually by the end of the … [Read more...] about Family Law is Emotional | Family Law Attorney Mesa AZ
Divorce or Legal Separation | Family Law Attorney Mesa AZ
Divorce or Legal Separation: Which option is best for you? As a family law attorney many people contemplating divorce have asked me whether they should consider a legal separation instead. Let’s start with a basic understanding of legal separation. Legal separation allows for the end of a community relationship between spouses, including the … [Read more...] about Divorce or Legal Separation | Family Law Attorney Mesa AZ
When Can Children Choose | Child Custody Attorney
At What Age Does a Child Get to Choose Where They Want to Live? “My daughter doesn’t like living at Dad’s house. What’s the age in Arizona when she gets to decide?” As a child custody attorney I hear this and similar questions about once a week. The simple answer is there is no law in Arizona that specifies a particular age when a child gets to … [Read more...] about When Can Children Choose | Child Custody Attorney
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
Careful the Things You Say, Children Will Listen | Parenting Time Attorney
My wife recently gave birth to our first child. Words cannot describe what it was like to first see him, hold him and care for him. Do you remember seeing your first child for the first time? Did you think about how much you wanted to protect that defenseless baby? How much you wanted to do things right? I have so much to learn as a parent, … [Read more...] about Careful the Things You Say, Children Will Listen | Parenting Time Attorney