Can I Protect My Kids in Arizona?
Co-Authored by Cynthia L. Best, Esq. & Tali Best Collins, Esq. One of the most urgent and emotional questions parents ask is, “Can I protect my kids?” Arizona law allows courts to act before a child is harmed when there are credible safety concerns. Arizona courts prioritize the best interests of the child. Children may…
How Will Filing an OOP affect my divorce?
How Does an Order of Protection Affect Divorce in Arizona? Should I Get an Order of Protection Before Filing for Divorce? Co-Authored by Cynthia L. Best, Esq. & Tali Best Collins, Esq. One of the most common — and most misunderstood — questions we hear is: “Should I get an Order of Protection before I…
Question and Answer for How Will OOP Affect my Divorce?
FAQ: Orders of Protection and Divorce in Arizona Should I get an Order of Protection before filing for divorce in Arizona? It depends on safety, timing, and circumstances. If there are threats, harassment, intimidation, or domestic violence, an Order of Protection may be appropriate before filing for divorce. In other situations, it may be better…
Can I cheat and can I steal?
Can you cheat the court? Can you cheat on your child support ? Can you cheat to avoid paying spousal maintenance? My answer: you can try but it is doubtful and not worth it. The bigger question is why would you want to? Here is what I have seen in my 18 years owning my…
Project 2025 and “no fault” divorce
What does “no fault” divorce have to do with Project 2025? Under the plan outlined in Project 2025, “no fault” divorce would be eliminated. Several states are already bringing forth legislation that allows the government to control how you get divorced based on the fault of your partner. This legislation sometimes requires extensive therapy or…
What is a “no fault” divorce?
Do you remember the old TV shows where there was a private investigator driving around town spying on someone’s wife or husband? If you don’t remember those old shows: imagine this: you have been in an abusive marriage and you have no kids. You want a divorce. Now, as the law stands in all 50…
My Retirement
Recent consult question: I am getting a divorce and have been married for 18 years. I have been working and have a retirement that has been growing for 32 years. Does my ex wife to be get 50% of my retirement? I have worked really hard and she was a big spender and I do…
Inheritance and sole and separate property
Question in a recent consult: I have just inherited money from my father who recently passed. I am married and my husband wants me to open a joint savings account. It is a substantial amount of money and we have been married for 2 years. Response: You might want to know the law before you…
10/10 and 20/20/20 Rule
The “10/10 Rule” (also known as the 10-year rule) is often misunderstood. Specifically, it states that if a service member and their spouse have been married for at least 10 years, during which the service member performed at least 10 years of creditable military service, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) can directly deposit…
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