What Is “Best Interests of the Child”?
In Arizona, Courts utilize the best interests of the child standard to determine parenting time and legal decision-making. Clearly, what ... Read More
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06, 2015
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06, 2015
“The Marriage Is Irretrievably Broken.” What Does It Mean?
Every Petition for Dissolution of a Non-Covenant Marriage should contain a statement alleging that “the marriage is irretrievably broken.” But ... Read More
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06, 2015
I’ve Been Handed Divorce Papers! Now What?
All too often potential clients enter consultations with the assumption that their case has commenced and the “clock is ticking” because ... Read More
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05, 2015
Legal Separation, Dissolution, and Annulment: What’s the Difference?
Legal Separation, Dissolution, and Annulment: What's the Difference? When a party wants to separate from their spouse in the State ... Read More
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05, 2015
Divorced with Children? Things to Consider When Moving.
Sometimes life requires us to move from where we are rooted and establish a new life in another city, state ... Read More
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04, 2015
What Are All These Documents ?
Most of my clients expect that a document must be filed to start a dissolution action. This document is known ... Read More
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01, 2015
Do You Know Who You Live With?
Whenever a party is engaged in a family law matter before the court, it can logically be presumed that that ... Read More
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01, 2015
I’ve Been Asked to Sign a Pre-nup…
While bridal websites typically stick to photos of elegant gowns and elaborate floral displays, a recent online post by the ... Read More
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12, 2014
Same-Sex Marriage Comes to Arizona
On October 17, 2014, Arizona became the 31st state in the country to recognize and allow same-sex marriage. Several couples ... Read More
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11, 2014
General Rules of E-Mail
During family law proceedings, when children are involved, it is prudent that you minimize conflict between you and the other ... Read More