Domestic Violence

Corroborating Evidence and a Hearing in French

Arizona's Alec and Lydia Act does not require exhibits or another witness to corroborate domestic violence testimony. Learn what judges…

2 weeks ago

My Ex Is Filing For a Modification. Can I Bring Up The Domestic Violence From Our Marriage In My Response?

Your ex filed to modify custody. You can raise the domestic violence from your marriage, even if it is old…

3 weeks ago

What Can You Do About Step Parent Abuse?

If someone in your ex’s household is abusing your child, that is domestic violence against that ex. Here is what…

3 weeks ago

Does the Alec and Lydia Act Apply to My Case If I Filed Before June 22, 2026?

Why Best Law Firm believes the Alec and Lydia Act applies to Arizona custody cases filed before June 22, 2026,…

1 month ago

What Can the Court Order the Abusive Parent to Do?

The court can order intervention programs, counseling, drug and alcohol testing, bonds, and other safeguards under Arizona's Alec and Lydia…

1 month ago

The Abuser Finished a Class. Do They Get the Children Unsupervised?

Why a class completion certificate alone does not restore unsupervised parenting time, and what Arizona courts must analyze before lifting…

1 month ago

I Never Called the Police. Do I Still Have a Case for Domestic Violence?

How domestic violence can be established without a police report, and what records, timelines, and testimony can help build the…

1 month ago

My Children Want to See Their Dad. Does That Matter If There Is Domestic Violence?

Why a child's desire to see an abusive parent does not override safety under the Alec and Lydia Act, and…

1 month ago

How Do I Prove Domestic Violence With No Police Report and No Photos?

How to start proving domestic violence in family court when there is no police report, no photos, and years of…

1 month ago

What is the Standard of Evidence in the Alec and Lydia Act?

How domestic violence is proved under the Alec and Lydia Act, and what the court must do before an abusive…

1 month ago