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Arizona Divorce

What is the definition of “arbitration”?  Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure (hereinafter “ARFLP”) 66(B) defines arbitration as:  “a process in which parties agree to submit the issue(s) in the dispute to a neutral third party or parties retained by the parties for a binding decision, in accordance with the Arizona Arbitration Act, A.R.S. §§ [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Proposed New Custody Laws in Arizona

by admin on December 13, 2010

New Custody laws in Arizona have made significant changes.

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What is an Arizona Custody Agreement?

by admin on November 13, 2010

What is an Arizona Custody Agreement?

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Family law mediation process explained in Arizona. Use a mediator in AZ to complete your divorce.

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Scottsdale Mediation

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 [...]

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Arizona Divorce

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 [...]

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