This is the start of a new year and you might feel energized with hope that 2021 will be better than 2020. No one knows yet how the year will unfold but one thing is for certain. There will be more change and more challenges ahead and nothing will stay the same. As you navigate…
It is not unusual to meet with a couple during a divorce mediation where it seems like there are insurmountable issues that cannot be resolved. For instance, husband and wife want different outcomes for the house. But since there is only one house, now what? As an experienced mediator, I would ask the parties why they…
Brief: A top law firm is expanding and moving to Scottsdale Arizona. It is hoped the move will help ensure even more clients can get the top support they need in divorce and custody hearings. Best Law Firm is delighted to announce a significant business expansion and a move to a new location. The business…
You might be thinking about divorce but have no idea where to start. One thing I have learned over the years is to make a list, even for things that seem repetitive, like packing for a trip. You know you need a toothbrush and an extra pair of shoes. But you need to know where you are…
Let’s suppose that I am thinking about building a fence around my yard. I know I do not want a block wall, it is not that kind of neighborhood. But I have never put up a fence and I have no idea what to do. So, how does one start such a project? I called…
There are as many ways to handle the virus as families try their best to go through this crisis. When you add in the stress of trying to get 2 families on the same page if they are sharing children, the stresses increase. It might be a good idea to try and decide upon a…
Almost a decade ago, Arizona significantly changed custody laws, putting fathers and mothers on equal footing in child custody cases. The law created a public policy that, wherever possible, parents should make parenting decisions together and have equal parenting time with the child. Studies show children do better under a 50-50 plan. Despite this change,…
There is no hurry to get a divorce. I usually tell clients that there is an emotional divorce and a financial divorce in this process. Sometimes one lags far behind the other. For instance, one spouse files for the divorce and is so checked out emotionally that all they want to do is divide the…
Yes, absolutely. Should you? Maybe not. Why not? Simply put, you do not know what you do not know. Are you aware that there is divorce law? There are rules, statutes, and case law that help determine everyones’ rights in a divorce case. If you don’t know the basic law, you might give away assets…
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