Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements are an important document that can save you money and time in litigation costs in the event of divorce. Nobody wants to plan for divorce, but it’s probably one of the smartest things you can do in your wedding preparations. It’s not romantic, but it’s practical and smart. A Prenuptial Agreement can determine the
14-year-old divorce lingers on as spouses continue disagreement
It is easy to think that divorces cases take a long time to resolve. After all, one of the main stereotypes of divorce is that every split is contentious and angry, and that both spouses lawyer up, go to court and endure a long, dragged-out divorce case. Sometimes, this can be the case. But in
How Facebook and divorce interact in the modern age
A very interesting story involving Facebook and divorce is making the rounds. In 1980, a man and a woman felt an instant connection when they met. He was in the military; and she met him for a date. Their love soon blossomed and for nine months they were a couple. However, the man soon learned
How are Retirement Accounts Divided in Divorce
Like all other property (with a few limited exceptions) that is acquired during a marriage, retirement accounts are treated as community property and need to be divided. Regardless of the fact that the account may be solely in one party’s name, to the extent monies were contributed to the account either by the person or
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce
Many lawyers advertise for “uncontested divorce”. An uncontested divorce is one in which the parties have agreed on ALL issues, and are ready to enter in to a complete agreement prior to even filing for divorce. Clients often believe that their divorce will be uncontested because they have spoken with their spouse and both agree
Orders of Protection
Often referred to as “restraining orders”, in Arizona they are known as “Orders of Protection”. These are used to protect persons from other persons that they are, or have been married to; have lived with in the past; have children in common with; or had past romantic relationships with. In order to obtain an order of
The Divorce Process
In every divorce proceeding somebody has to be the bad guy and actually file the Petition for Divorce. This party is identified as the “Petitioner” for the rest of the case. The other party will be identified as the “Respondent”. There are several other documents that must be filed with the Petition as well (Summons,
What you want in your Divorce attorney
Many potential clients come in to our offices and want an “aggressive attorney” to represent them in their divorce. That is a reasonable request, but clients should be looking at other things when hiring an attorney also. Knowledge – Does your attorney know and understand the law and rules involved in a family Court dispute?
Court Resources for Child Custody
Whether you’re going through a divorce or a child custody matter, the court has a variety of services that might assist you with your case. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the different services available and how they might be helpful to your situation. For instance, the court has a few different options
Watch What You Agree To
Often parties with children work amicably to resolve the day to day decisions involving their children. This is generally harmless with respect to the ongoing relationships between the parties and is actually good for the children to see cooperation between their parents. However, any long-term agreements with respect to parenting time could backfire on you.