Divorce Arizona

Judge Advocates for Family Law Mediation Instead of Litigation

October 25, 2010 by admin

Should Arizona offer mandatory Family Law Mediation If you are not convinced that mediation is better than litigation for your family law dispute, take it from a judge. Justice Harvey Brownstone, a Canadian family court judge, wrote a book entitled: Tug of War: A Judge's Verdict On Separation, Custody Battles And The Bitter …

What Happens To The Pets In An Arizona Divorce?

October 9, 2010 by admin

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 or cat, as it would a child. The …

Divorce Arizona – If Mediation Is So Great, Why Doesn’t Everyone In Arizona Use It?

July 24, 2010 by admin

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 …