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…
Should You Serve Your Spouse Divorce Papers on Valentine’s Day?
Short answer: No. Long answer: Absolutely not. Look, I get it. Maybe your relationship has been circling the drain longer than a suspicious hair in the shower. Maybe you’ve drafted and redrafted those divorce papers so many times that your printer has officially given up. And maybe, just maybe, you thought, Hey, wouldn’t it be…
Top Ten Things to Know About Divorce in Arizona
Here’s the complete list of the top ten things to know about Arizona divorce: No-Fault Divorce State Arizona is a no-fault divorce state, meaning neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing to file for divorce. The only requirement is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken,” with no chance of reconciliation. Additionally, you do not need an…
How Much Does It Cost to Get Divorced in Arizona?
You may not like this answer, but…it depends. The good news is that I’ll break it down so you have a clear idea of what’s involved and what options you have. Step 1: Decide Whether to Do It Yourself or Retain an Attorney The first decision is whether to pursue a DIY divorce or to…
Top 5 Divorce Questions
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…
Tom Brady and Gisele Bunchen Did It Right
Tom Brady and Gisele Bunchen did it right. I don’t know either of them nor do I even know anyone connected to their divorce. And I don’t know Florida divorce law. But I can share with you several insights that are worth noting. If you are going through a divorce, get out your notepad. First, do things…
What You Need Know About The Tom Brady and Gisele Divorce
I don’t know Tom Brady or Gisele Bundchen nor have I ever talked with anyone who knows them. But as a divorce attorney, I have some advice for anyone going through a divorce, especially when children are involved. It is a difficult process but here are some tips to make it go the best it can. You know…
Can I changes horses in mid stream aka can I get a new lawyer half way through my divorce?
The short answer is yes. This might seem like a weird blog to write but I am writing it because of what happened last week. We got a call from a mother who just received a very negative trial result and she consulted us. There were many things about her case that we would have done differently…
How to Choose a Good Divorce Lawyer
It could be said that choosing a good divorce lawyer is a bit like choosing a good date. Do they listen? Are they nice? Do they know what they are talking about? Do they brag and only talk about themselves? Do they care about you and your family? See how that goes? It really seems…
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