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Mediation Mediation is an often productive and recommended alternative to a trial that can save both parties valuable time, stress, and money. Mediation can resolve your matter without the uncertainty that comes with leaving your future up to a judge. It keeps you in control of your future. 1) Mediation is all about resolution. Mediation is an out-of-court event where both parties speak with…
For most divorcing couples, their home is the biggest asset they own, so both spouses are naturally anxious as to what will become of their home, the mortgage, and the equity in the house. Arizona is a community property state, which means that anything either of you acquire during the marriage belongs to both of…
In Arizona, many people choose to represent themselves in their divorce without an attorney. Some by choice, but most represent themselves because of financial constraints. Hiring an attorney can be a big investment—and it doesn’t come with any guarantees. But one thing you can be assured of is that an attorney is going to know…
Since we are family law attorneys, you probably already know our answer. Absolutely you should hire a family law lawyer to help you through a divorce. And they already know family law and how the process works. But they have also seen and understand how difficult it can be to make good decisions during a…
Your Support Network Do you have friends and family who will support you during the divorce? Do you need to find a therapist or mental health provider? Will you lose friendships because of their connection with your spouse? Who will you rely on for level-headed advice? Your Living Situation Where will you live during the divorce? Where will your…
1. It is possible to fix a bad ruling from the court, but it is difficult. Prior to trial, you were on even footing with the other party—you both had, in theory at least, an equal chance of prevailing. But now that the ruling has come, and the other side has won, you’re facing an uphill…
1. Being on the birth certificate doesn’t mean you’re legally recognized as the father. When a child is born to an unmarried mother, only the mother’s rights are automatically established. The father will have to establish his rights separately. It is good to be on the birth certificate. But that alone doesn’t establish your rights as a legal…
1. Some parts of a Court’s ruling are not modifiable, including the division of property and an award of attorney’s fees. While many parts of the Court’s order are subject to modification, some parts are not. Most notably, the division of property is generally not modifiable. However, if you discover—and can prove by clear and convincing evidence—that your ex-spouse…
1. There are four parts of every child custody case. The typical case has four parts to it: Paternity, legal decision-making, parenting time, and child support. Except in unusual circumstances, paternity will only get ruled on once. The remaining issues of legal decision-making, parenting time, and child support are subject to modification. Child support is modifiable at any time; legal…
1. Arizona is a community property state. This means anything either spouse earned during the marriage belongs to both spouses. On the flip side, it also means every debt incurred during the marriage belongs to both spouses. That said, certain exceptions exist including items acquired by gift or inheritance or if a pre-nuptial agreement or post-nuptial…
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