How do you find the best family law attorney in Arizona? While there may be a number of attorneys who might think they are the best, I doubt anyone could truly lay claim to that title. (And if anyone claims he/she is the best then you need to rush out of his/her office and find someone else.) I think the real question should be, how do you find the … [Read more...] about How to Find the Best Divorce Lawyer in Arizona | Family Law Attorney
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Property Division in Arizona: Equitably versus Equally
Arizona is a community property state. That basically means that both parties have control of property earned or purchased during the marriage. (There are a number of exceptions to this but we’ll save that for other articles). The law regarding this is A.R.S. §25-318, which states in part that the court shall “divide the community, joint … [Read more...] about Property Division in Arizona: Equitably versus Equally
Avoiding Holiday Parenting Time Disputes | Child Custody Lawyer
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend together as a family and make lasting memories for children. Unfortunately, without fail, every holiday season I have clients call me with some sort of urgent parenting time issue. Instead of children getting the opportunity to be children during the holidays, they are often thrust in the middle of … [Read more...] about Avoiding Holiday Parenting Time Disputes | Child Custody Lawyer
How to Get through the Heartbreak of a Divorce | Divorce Attorney
As a divorce attorney in Mesa, Arizona the one thing I know for sure, divorce is hard. It is the end of something that usually began with the best intentions and a bright future. For some people it is an emotional relief but for most it brings about a lot of pain. I’ve been cheated on and I’ve had my heart broken before. It is awful. Friends and … [Read more...] about How to Get through the Heartbreak of a Divorce | Divorce Attorney
Is There an Advantage to Filing First in an Arizona Divorce?
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?
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?