In well over half of my consultations I get asked whether there is an advantage to filing first for divorce in Arizona. The answer is no. The question stems from a fear that it may be socially unacceptable to seek a divorce. Arizona is a “no fault” divorce state, which means that to get a divorce, you do not have to prove that one party or another … [Read more...] about Is There an Advantage to Filing First in an Arizona Divorce?
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Do I need a Divorce Attorney in Arizona?
Do I need a family law attorney? I get asked this question a lot. In Arizona you are not required to be represented by a divorce lawyer in family court. However, keep in mind that you are expected to know the law and rules of the court. Regardless of whether you plan to hire a divorce attorney to represent you or not, If you are going to family … [Read more...] about Do I need a Divorce Attorney in Arizona?
Family Law: Facebook as Evidence in Family Law Court? Sustained.
So you’ve had a really frustrating day and can’t wait to post on Facebook about it, blow off some steam and get some encouraging words from your friends. Before you post that snarky comment about your ex or about how much you need a break from your kids, stop and think twice before you do it. Actually, just don’t do it. Facebook can and will be … [Read more...] about Family Law: Facebook as Evidence in Family Law Court? Sustained.
Divorce Lawyer Mesa AZ | Bobby Petrino from a Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective
Bobby Petrino had it all. He had a wife and 4 kids. He had an excellent record as the head coach of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks college football team, who many believed would be a title contender in 2012. He had a salary of $3.5 million a year. However, despite all of that, he also decided he wanted to have “inappropriate relations” with … [Read more...] about Divorce Lawyer Mesa AZ | Bobby Petrino from a Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective
Divorce Law Attorney in Mesa Arizona | Negotiation 101: Listening
Who gets the house? How will we divide up the 401k? Where will the children go to school? Who gets the electric mixer? Negotiation is a daily part of my life as a family law attorney. Whether an issue is big or small, I have found that listening is one of the easiest and often most effective ways to improve negotiations and achieve my client’s … [Read more...] about Divorce Law Attorney in Mesa Arizona | Negotiation 101: Listening
Divorce Attorney Mesa Arizona | I Just Need Some “Space”
“I just need some space in the relationship and a chance to think things over.” If you have not heard this in a relationship you may know someone who has. While sometimes “space” can help a relationship, when there are children involved and space “space” means your spouse and children traveling to a different state to “think things over,” you … [Read more...] about Divorce Attorney Mesa Arizona | I Just Need Some “Space”