Category Archives: Family Law Mediation Arizona

How Spousal Maintenance is Determined in Arizona Family Law Mediation

Spousal maintenance is one of the most complicated topics to discuss in divorce or legal separation mediations. There is no adopted formula to use, unlike child support calculations, and the law is vague enough so that two vastly different positions … Continue reading

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Addressing Disclosure Issues in Arizona Family Law Mediation

In family law matters that either start in mediation or come to mediation early, the questions of hidden assets or income sometimes arise. Income is at issue for any child support or spousal maintenance case, and assets are at issue … Continue reading

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Testimonial for Alona M Gottfried’s Mediation Services

Question:  How do I know which mediator to choose to mediate my family law issue? Answer: You want a mediator that is skilled at conflict resolution, caring, unbiased, knowledgeable and responsive. You can determine your comfort level with a particular … Continue reading

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Elder Care Mediation Arizona

Using an Elder Care Mediator in Arizona can assist families in resolving conflicts among siblings when resolving issues with the parents estate. Continue reading

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How Do I Get An Arizona Uncontested Divorce?

An Arizona Uncontested Divorce is fairly straight forward. There are really only two paths that you can go down in the process. Continue reading

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Using Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training in Arizona to Resolve Disputes Between Co-Workers

Where people interact, conflict is inevitable.  A recent study has found that poorly managed conflicts cost companies substantial money and time.  CPP Global Capital Report, July 2008 “Workplace Conflict and How Businesses Can Harness it to Thrive.” The average company … Continue reading

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Joint Custody Agreement Modifications in Arizona

Joint Custody Agreements may have to be modified from time to time.  This may be because the children are getting older and have different needs.  It could also be that one or both of the parents’ schedules or residences have … Continue reading

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Can I Use Mediation If I Want To Move Out of Arizona With The Children?

If you have custody orders through the Arizona courts, you cannot move with the common children out of state, or even over 100 miles in state, absent an agreement or a Court Order. If the other parent contests the move, … Continue reading

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How is Child Custody Determined in Arizona?

In Arizona, the Courts are required to determine whether parents are to have joint custody or sole custody when the parents file for an Arizona divorce or file a paternity action (where the parents were never married).  The Court also … Continue reading

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The Horror Stories of Family Law Litigation and why Mediation may be a better choice in Arizona

We have all heard the horror stories of divorce actions – the friend who had to pay an attorney tens of thousands of dollars for representation; the neighbor whose family law litigation lasted over a year; or the family member … Continue reading

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