by admin on July 27, 2011
Celebrity divorces gain national attention. The nasty celebrity divorces that drag on for years are regular tabloid fodder (Think of Paul McCartney’s divorce). As a nation, we collectively shake our heads as both sides leak out embarrassing information about the other party and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on attorneys and experts. What gains [...]
I have practiced in the area of family law in Arizona for over 15 years. I have litigated divorce cases, mediated divorce cases and worked with a team in a collaborative divorce. This is Part 2 of this article, in which I discuss the five most common mistakes I have seen people make during the [...]
by admin on April 1, 2011
On March 27, 2011, someone wrote in to Dear Abby explaining that he wanted to mediate his divorce, and his wife told him if he wanted a divorce, he would need to get a lawyer. Abby, in her infinite wisdom responded: I have seen both kinds of divorces — one in which the warring spouses [...]
by admin on February 21, 2011
This Article is part of a two part series describing the process when I mediate a divorce matter in Arizona. The process is similar for other mediated family law cases where documents need to be filed with the Court. The filing fees will be different depending on the type of matter. Where filing documents with [...]
by admin on December 13, 2010
New Custody laws in Arizona have made significant changes.
by admin on November 13, 2010
What is an Arizona Custody Agreement?
by admin on October 2, 2010
Family law mediation process explained in Arizona. Use a mediator in AZ to complete your divorce.
by admin on August 29, 2010
MEDIATION PRACTICE MOVES TO NORTH SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale Mediation Scottsdale, Arizona now has a new mediation firm. Simmons & Gottfried, PLLC (featured in AZMediator.com) has moved to a new office in the Scottsdale Airpark. The office is conveniently located minutes off the 101 and Raintree. The address is: 8160 East Butherus Road, Suite 7, Scottsdale, AZ [...]
by admin on July 25, 2010
If you are reading this article, you are likely contemplating or facing a divorce. As a divorce attorney of almost 15 years and a long-term mediator, I am here to tell you that there are options on how you can process the divorce in Arizona. Your choices will impact how long, expensive and stressful the [...]
Are you facing a Divorce in Arizona? Mediation may be the first option to explore in getting your divorce complete.