Blog Posts: Family Law

When it comes to safety planning in the context of protective orders which include Order of Protection and Injunction Against Harassment, it is important that you take steps to protect yourself, as well as anyone who is listed as a protected person on the protective order. As such, here are some general guidelines to consider: 1.  Understand the Protective Order:...

Divorce, while a legal process shaped by state statute, is an emotional journey fraught with challenges. What leads up to a separation is often traumatizing to mental (and sometimes physical) health, but the divorce process itself can be a trauma that needs to be carefully and intentionally dealt with. In navigating the landscape of Arizona's divorce laws, it's eas...

Using social media as a weapon to harm your spouse, whether intentionally or unintentionally, during the pendency of a divorce case can have serious negative consequences. Courts may consider social media activity as evidence in divorce proceedings, and actions that are intended to hurt or discredit your spouse may backfire and negatively impact your own case. Here...

The common dynamics of failed relationships often make it difficult to think clearly and make good decisions, especially in the early stages of divorce.  While my education and training has been focused on the legal and business aspects of divorce and becoming an effective advocate, it is equally important to help clients navigate the emotional aspects to facilita...

One of the most common assets that divorcing couples own is real property.  In many cases, the real property is limited to the marital residence.  However, some cases also involve either residential or commercial investment properties.  In those “more complex” cases, it is important to understand how each investment property and the income it generates will ...

A relationship with a narcissist involves a toxic cycle of emotional abuse and destruction.  It is not uncommon for a victim to be entirely unaware of the negative toll a narcissist takes on their mental health and self-esteem until the damage is already done.  While certainly not all individuals displaying these traits are diagnosable with a personality disorder...

The question of whether medical records could be used in a divorce case was settled – so long as the issues of parenting time and legal decision-making were in dispute, all medical records relevant to these issues were to be exchanged and could be used in a family law case. The same was true of medical records pertaining to a spousal maintenance claim – medical...

For many years, the question of whether medical records could be used in an Arizona divorce case was settled – so long as the issues of parenting time and legal decision-making were in dispute, all medical records relevant to these issues were to be exchanged and could be used in a family law case. The same was true of medical records pertaining to a spousal main...

A couple is divorcing in Arizona.  They have minor children.  The wife filed for divorce, served the husband, and a response has been filed.  The spouses have very different views, perhaps diametrically opposed views, about what monthly amount of support the wife should receive, what parenting time schedules are in the children’s best interests, and how to add...

No one contemplates divorce when they are getting married.  While some people plan with a pre-nuptial agreement, many do not.  If that relationship, which was at one point the most important and fulfilling aspect of your life, is ending, it is hard to envision what real “winning” would look like.  Unfortunately, the reality is divorce presents many more oppo...