February 2020

Divorce:  Arizona is a community property state.  This means that, as a general rule on the date you marry, your property belongs equally to both husband and wife.  There are exceptions to this general rule. One of the most common exceptions is the ‘sole and separate’ property designation.  If you can prove that you have […]

Parents paying child support with children approaching age 18 and/or graduating from high school should pay close attention to the provisions of their court order(s) relating to child support.  Remember, some children graduate early during the traditional school year and some may graduate late after the close of the traditional school year. Child support may

Most often disagreement over visitation is not addressed until there is inadequate time for the aggrieved party to have a judicial determination made resolving the conflict.  Unless the Order of Dissolution is clear, there is often disagreement over major holiday visitation including Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Spring Break (Easter) and extended summer vacation.  When

As a Family Law Specialist, I am frequently asked “What do I do to prepare for a divorce?”  A little pre-divorce planning can go a long way to help expedite and maximize what you will get in your divorce case.  The closer you get to the time for the divorce, the more early preparation will

When it is time for you to terminate your marriage, it is best to hire a lawyer first.  The price you pay for a consultation is well worth the money. A lawyer can help your prepare for the split of assets, debt and parenting time with the children. Prepare for your consultation by gathering important