Why Roll The Dice?
I had a trial last week. I thought we had a good case. We did. I thought we were reasonable. We were. I thought we had good solutions. We did. I thought I knew the law. We did. I thought the court would agree with us on all of the above. They did not. That…
Baseball Camp
So, your son wants to go to baseball camp and the mother does not want him to go. It is too far away, it is too expensive, she wants him to go to band camp. So, how do you decide and how do you keep it civil when you have joint legal decision making? I once…
Father’s Day lasts all year long
The best thing you can do for your children during a divorce is keep them out of the conflict. That means that you might consider going to mediation so you can resolve issues in a nice, quiet, low key environment. Even if you the mother are upset, a third party can help keep emotions in…
Fathers and Brad Pitt
Take a lesson from Brad Pitt. He seems like a good person, a good father. What I know about him I have read in the paper. And, from what I read, I think every Father and Mother in America should read. Keep your kids out of the middle of the divorce. Say nothing negative about…
Preparing and Filing Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Arizona does not provide for joint filing of a divorce—one party must initiate by filing the petition with the court. There are several documents that need to be filled out and filed with the court. They vary depending on whether the client intends to file for a dissolution with or without children or a legal…
Common Pretrial Motions
Rule 2(B) Motions: ARFLP Rule 2 provides that all relevant evidence is admissible unless a party files with the Court a notice at least forty-five (45) days prior to a hearing or trial requiring strict compliance with all or part of the Arizona Rules of Evidence.[1] Many times, if it is to the benefit of…
Spring is a Good TIme to Clean Out Your Closet
It’s spring and time to clean up a bit. Sometimes, people take this season and work on the loose ends of their relationships/marriage and seek advice on what to do. It’s a good idea to get lots of information before making any major legal decision. If you choose this time to get your life in…
Use A Map And Don’t Get Lost
When you are really serious about giving us a call. We can chat with you and give some idea of what your next step might be. We will probably advise you to schedule a legal consultation with an attorney who can give you specific advise about your very specific family. Don’t trust the guy down…
Dividing Your Assets, Including Your House
Arizona is a community property state. Everything you and your spouse have accumulated during your marriage is presumed community, unless you owned it prior to marriage, you acquired it by will, or you bought it with your sole and separate money. What happens if you put your husbands’ name on your sole and separate bank…
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