getting divorced in arizona

The Worst Day in Family Law Mediation is Better Than the Best Day in Litigation

January 2, 2012 by admin

I recently saw an article with a similar title as the one above and decided to put in my two cents on the topic. As a long time Arizona attorney and mediator, I have gotten to see the range of experiences in both litigation and mediation. Most mediations go swimmingly well – the parties reach a full agreement in a matter of a …

Divorce in Arizona your First Step

July 4, 2010 by admin

If you are reading this article, you are probably considering a divorce in Arizona or helping a loved one who is faced with one. My purpose in writing articles is to let people know they have a choice in how they end their marriage. Many people assume that the only way to get divorced is to engage in an adversarial …

Can We Mediate Even If We Don’t Get Along?

June 4, 2010 by admin

Some people think they cannot mediate their disputes because they do not get along with the other party to the dispute. In fact, mediation is the perfect format to address conflict for people who cannot communicate, who push each other’s buttons or who simply don’t care much for the other party. The only exception is the …