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Selling a house during a divorce or after while kids are living in it can be challenging, but with careful planning and organization, it can be done smoothly. Here are some tips to help you navigate the process: Prepare Your Home for Sale Declutter and Depersonalize: Start by decluttering your home. Remove personal items, toys,…
When your ex-partner wants to take your kids on an extravagant trip like Disneyland and you can’t afford to join them, it can stir up a whirlwind of emotions. Jealousy, sadness, and frustration are all valid feelings. However, it’s essential to navigate this situation with a positive outlook for the sake of your kids and…
In the ever-evolving landscape of family law, Governor Hobbs and Arizona took a significant step forward with the enactment of Senate Bill 1372. This bill introduces crucial amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the delicate issue of family reunification treatment. Let’s delve into what this legislation entails and why it marks a pivotal…
If you are a victim of domestic violence, knowing the most dangerous time of your relationship or situation may mean the difference between life and death. So, when is the most dangerous time when getting divorced when your spouse has committed domestic violence? The reason we are so concerned about this as attorneys is sometimes…
We hope that you’re surviving another workweek before the Thanksgiving rush! The holidays are often difficult for families involved in divorce or separation. If this is your first such holiday season you may have a range of emotions and encounter a myriad of parenting time issues. Here are some ideas on how to navigate family…
I read that Tom and Gisele had a prenuptial agreement usually called a “prenup.” So when they filed their divorce papers and were divorced in a day, it is no wonder everything was probably already decided before they began. Let me explain. First, I do not know Tom or Gisele nor do I know if they had a prenup nor do…
We have met many many domestic violence victims in our practice over the years. Every story is a bit different but they all ring true in some ways. The person who has suffered has a difficult time breaking free from the abuser. Counseling is often a very important factor in helping someone going through a…
Q: Does it matter who files for divorce first? A: Technically no but there is an advantage to being the first to file, in my opinion. Whoever files first, gets the courthouse nearest your address or your attorney’s address (if you have one). Also, if there is a hearing, you get to put your evidence…
Can my child tell the judge? I want my child to talk to the court. I want the judge to hear what my child has to say. My son wants to talk to the judge. We have heard this request many many times and the answer is almost always: no. In rare rare circumstances a Judge might want…
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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