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April 1, 2020 Cindy Best
What to do if one parent isn’t taking measures to protect the child from virus exposure?

This is a time for co-parenting. While recognizing that co-parenting is not easy and can become heated, this is a time where parents need to come together and figure out the rules for both households.  Importantly, the conversation should not devolve into a blame game or name-calling. Keep your cool and focus on the issue…

March 31, 2020 Cindy Best
Spousal Maintenance and COVID-19
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Cindy Best from Best Law Firm discusses what your options are if you lose your job and are required to make spousal maintenance payments.

March 27, 2020 Cindy Best
Child Custody Issues & COVID-19
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Cindy Best from Best Law Firm discusses child custody issues you might be facing during this COVID-19 Pandemic.

March 24, 2020 Cindy Best
Court Status and Hearings

The courts have closed for in person hearings (with 2 exceptions) from March 25-April 8. The 2 exceptions are Order of Protection filings and hearings and emergency order requests. The Governor of Arizona has declared law firms as an essential business. Best Law Firm can handle both of these situations. It is important to know…

March 23, 2020 Cindy Best
I Lost My Job during the Pandemic: Spousal Maintenance and Child Support

Yes, this is absolutely an unprecedented and stressful time. What happens if you get laid off or lose your job during this pandemic? No one knows for sure of the outcome, but the courts are still open and lawyers are still practicing. Our firm has instituted video conferencing and telephone consults, as an example. So,…

March 23, 2020 Cindy Best
Coronavirus and Child Custody

This is an extremely stressful and trying time for all families. The added stress of exchanging your child between two households can add to that anxiety and almost become overwhelming. Have you noticed that prior to this pandemic some things that seemed like they were a big deal are not so much anymore?  The most…

March 20, 2020 Cindy Best
“A Deeper Look Into Gaslighting” National Domestic Violence Hotline

If you are experience domestic violence or know someone who is or might be experiencing it, below is a helpful article from the National Domestic Violence Hotline about gaslighting and what it is. Read the full article below or click here to read it on thehotline.org. “Remember— you are not alone!” A Deeper Look Into…

March 19, 2020 Cindy Best
“How Coronavirus Is Affecting Victims of Domestic Violence” – Time

Below is an article from Time about how Coronavirus is affecting women that are victims of domestic violence. Read the full article below or click here to read it on Time.com As Cities Around the World Go on Lockdown, Victims of Domestic Violence Look For A Way Out BY MÉLISSA GODIN | MARCH 18, 2020…

March 10, 2020 Cindy Best
“Get those money issues settled before the marriage” -CNBC

Below is a great article from CNBC about your finances and getting married. The full article is below or you can read it here. When life changes, so do your finances. Any new relationship, or new stage in one, means you’ll need to tweak the way you pay expenses and plan for the future. It…

 

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