by admin on August 19, 2011
Divorce can often times be very stressful! Couples facing divorce are also faced with import decisions about their assets. As the Arizona Real Estate market continues to be volatile, a short sale is often the answer to couples facing such a hardship. With 65% of Arizona’s mortgage holders under water, division of assets has taken [...]
by admin on June 11, 2011
Pay as you go divorce option in Arizona. Mediation is a way to resolve conflict without going to court. If you have a family law matter in Arizona you may want to consider mediation as an option to settle your divorce.
by admin on April 5, 2011
As long as you or your spouse has been a resident of Arizona for 90 days or more at the time of filing, you can get a divorce in Arizona. If you are in the military and serving overseas, Arizona may still be your residence. If you are divorcing using mediation or another cooperative means, [...]
by admin on January 10, 2011
In a litigated divorce in Arizona can cost as much as a new car for each party – sometimes as much as a 2011 Ferrari. It is not unusual to spend over $10,000.00 on attorney’s fees alone during the first six months of litigation. Attorneys charge an average of $250.00 to $350.00 per hour and [...]
by admin on December 28, 2010
In an Arizona divorce, the parties’ community property must be divided equitably. The Arizona Divorce Laws are as follows; What is community property? Community property includes any property obtained during the marriage. The exception is property one party obtains through gift on inheritance. What does equitably mean? The law says community property should be “equitably” [...]
by admin on October 25, 2010
Using mediation instead of going to court for an Arizona Divorce
by admin on October 9, 2010
Pets become part of a family. So what happens to Fluffy, Fido or Speedy when the family breaks up? Courts treat pets like property (I know: the horror). However, it is also not realistic to expect a Court to order a custody evaluation and determine with party is most fit to care for a dog [...]
by admin on July 24, 2010
Mediation is effective at resolving disputes quickly, inexpensively and confidentially. Around 90 percent of all people who try mediation end their conflict in mediation. You read that correctly: almost all mediations are successful – no risky and expensive litigation necessary. Then why isn’t everyone using mediation in AZ? First, many people do not even know [...]