Who Has Custody If You’re Not Married in Arizona?
What Every Parent Needs to Know Before It Becomes a Problem Introduction If you have a child and are not married, one of the most important—and misunderstood—questions is: Who actually has custody? Many parents assume they have equal rights. Others believe the mother automatically controls everything. The truth in Arizona is more nuanced—and getting it…
Can My Spouse Take Half My Business in Arizona?
This is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions business owners ask when facing divorce: “Can my spouse take half my business?” The short answer is: not necessarily—but it is not that simple. It can be quite complex, and it is important to understand the legal nuances. Arizona is a community property state, but that…
How Do I Protect My Business Before Filing for Divorce?
For business owners, divorce is not just a personal decision—it is also a financial and strategic event. You’ve worked hard to build your business, and the goal should be to protect it while working toward a fair, practical outcome for both parties. By the time many people begin asking how to protect their business, they…
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements for Business Owners in Arizona
Business owners in Arizona face unique legal and financial risks when entering a marriage or navigating changes during a marriage. This is especially true in a community property state like Arizona, where businesses, income, and even future growth may be subject to division in a divorce. Professionals, entrepreneurs, and closely held business owners in Scottsdale,…
Common Mistakes That Can Invalidate Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Arizona
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be powerful planning tools for couples in Arizona, including those living in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. However, these agreements are only effective if they are done correctly. Arizona courts will not enforce an agreement simply because both spouses signed it. The process matters. Timing, disclosure, fairness, and legal guidance all…
Frequently Asked Questions About Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Arizona
Couples in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and throughout Arizona often have similar questions about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear from clients in a community property state. WHAT IS A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT? A prenuptial agreement is a written contract signed before marriage that defines how property,…
Your Guide To Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Arizona
A Guide for Couples in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Throughout Arizona Arizona is a community property state, which means that—by default—most property and debt acquired during marriage is considered jointly owned by both spouses. For many couples in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and across Maricopa County, these default rules can create unintended consequences. Prenuptial and postnuptial…
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement in Arizona?
A prenuptial agreement, often called a “prenup,” is a written contract entered into by two people before they get married. In Arizona, a prenuptial agreement allows couples to decide in advance how property, income, debts, and certain financial issues will be handled during the marriage and if the marriage ends by divorce or death. Because…
How to Divide a Business in an Arizona Divorce
Dividing a business in an Arizona divorce is one of the most complex—and consequential—issues a couple can face. Unlike bank accounts or real estate, a business is not just an asset; it is often a source of income, identity, and long-term financial security. When handled incorrectly, business division can destroy value, disrupt operations, and create…
Family Law Success Stories
Best Law Firm has helped thousands of families during the past 18 years. We help families through negotiation, settlements, mediations and court litigation when necessary. The goal is to resolve issues with the least amount of money and stress and only use court litigation as a last resort. Every family we meet is important to us so we would like to share just a few of our success stories with you.
We represented an unmarried father and were able to reunite him with his 4 year old son after the mother secretly moved him to Florida.
We represented a mother and were able to require the father to undergo therapy before he could have any parenting time with his three daughters who he had been physically and emotionally abusing. We had a certified domestic violence expert testify in the case.
We represented an unmarried mother and were able to reunite her with her 2 year old daughter after the father took the child in secret without permission or a court order.
We represented a husband who had a large estate and the wife wanted assets greater than their prenuptial agreement allowed.
We represented a wife in a long term marriage to obtain the spousal maintenance that she was due.
We represented the husband whose wife violated their divorce decree's spousal maintenance agreement by living with her boyfriend.
We represented an unmarried mother and were able to obtain a large child support order from the father who was a professional athlete and it was upheld on appeal. (Murphy)
We represented an unmarried father and were able to fight abuse allegations filed against him and get a court order for 50-50 parenting time for his 2 children.
We represented an unmarried father and were able to defend him against false allegations and obtain a court order where he was named primary custodial parent of his 3 year old son.
We represented a mother who lived in Italy whose teenager was unlawfully kept in Arizona after summer visitation by the Father. It was ordered for the child to return to his mom in Italy.
We represented a father whose 2 children were taken to Kansas after their divorce was filed in Arizona and the court ordered them to be returned.
We represented a father who lived in Texas and fought for primary custody of his daughter who lived in Arizona. The daughter was able to move to Texas because of the mother's abuse and neglect.
We represented a Canadian mother whose husband attempted to get a divorce in Arizona where he could keep the kids. Mother had no long term visa and would have lost her children. Tali Collins was a "friend of the court" and was heard at a Canadian hearing on the same matter that had been filed in BC.
We were the mediators for a mother who wanted to keep the community house (and equity) and the father who wanted to keep his community retirement. We were able to craft an agreement where she received more spousal maintenance up front which the husband agreed to pay to keep the community retirement he had earned.
We represented two ER doctors and mediated their parenting agreement which was drafted to help each doctor have the maximum time with their son.
We represented a father who was a doctor and obtained sole custody of his two daughters after the mother had a worsening mental illness.
We represented a father whose former wife attempted to enforce an out of state child support arrears calculation that was incorrect. We also won the case on appeal. (Glover)
We represented a mother and successfully protected against potential kidnapping by the father to a non Hague country, the UAE. The parenting time order put in safety measures and supervisors to protect the daughters.
We represented a father from Japan to obtain a parenting time order for his young son.
We represented a father to severe the rights of the mother with their two daughters after the mother was imprisoned for criminal abuse against them.
We represented a father and were able to negotiate a parenting plan with joint legal decision making and a 50-50 parenting plan for his son.
We represented a divorced couple against the grandmother who wanted visitation time with their daughter against the parents' wishes.
We represented a married couple and negotiated visitation with a former mother in law, grandmother to their son/step son.
We represented grandparents and negotiated parenting time with a previously estranged father of their grandson.
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