Can I changes horses in mid stream aka can I get a new lawyer half way through my divorce?
The short answer is yes. This might seem like a weird blog to write but I am writing it because of what happened last week. We got a call from a mother who just received a very negative trial result and she consulted us. There were many things about her case that we would have done differently…
How to Choose a Good Divorce Lawyer
It could be said that choosing a good divorce lawyer is a bit like choosing a good date. Do they listen? Are they nice? Do they know what they are talking about? Do they brag and only talk about themselves? Do they care about you and your family? See how that goes? It really seems…
Women and Divorce in Arizona
Women and Divorce We had a client who was a successful CEO who had supported her family over the past 20 years. She did not, however, handle the family finances. Her husband was always going to get a better job (or a job period) and help the family. The husband always had a new plan up…
What is a Legal Separation?
A legal separation is for married couples who want to be “separated” in some fashion but not divorced. What is the difference? Almost none, but the important differences are critical. If you are divorced, you can remarry. If you are legally separated, you cannot get married. If you are divorced, you have divided all your property…
Understanding High Net Worth Divorces
High Net worth divorces usually involve multiple homes, a business or a large amount of cash and/or investments. The division of the assets is the same as any other divorce but there can be special considerations. I have seen this especially when one spouse has not really handled the finances and is not as conversant with…
Time and Money: Key Differences Between Traditional Divorce and Mediation in Arizona
Time and money are the key differences between mediation and divorce litigation, also thought of as traditional divorce. There are lots and lots of movies out there that paint divorce in a very ugly light: those are all the litigation divorces. There isn’t that kind of ugly messiness in mediation. I am going to talk about…
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Leave or stay, that is the question. If you or your spouse are going through a divorce, this can be a difficult and complex answer. If there is any history of domestic violence, then it is much better to live apart than to allow your spouse to continue to abuse you. If you are the…
Is Your Attorney Lying To You ?
Would you really know if your attorney was lying to you? Here are some simple hints and questions you might want to ask him/her. Q: Will I win? A: There is no good answer to that from an experienced attorney. No one really “wins”, at least not in litigation or family law. There is almost…
Divorce Grief
You might be unpacking your Christmas decorations from last year, watching a happy family on a TV commercial, or talking to a friend who is planning a dinner and this wave of grief washes over you unexpectedly. No one has died, you think to yourself so why am I so sad? What if you were recently divorced…
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