Law Blog

I don't want the divorce; why should I have to pay for it? We all have expenses for things that we do not anticipate. We do not intend to get sick or hurt; however, if we need medical attention, we are required to pay the medical bills. If you are involved in a divorce and elect to be represented by counsel, you are expected to pay for those legal services even if...

You may be surprised that most divorce lawyers in Phoenix get along rather well.  Many times clients have a difficult time understanding that two lawyers, with diametrically opposed positions and clients, can have a good laugh or conduct themselves in a professional manner.  In spite of what you may hear, it is usually to your benefit when both lawyers ar...

How can I make the most of my first meeting with my lawyer? Be prepared and organized. Bring basic information such as a simple statement of assets and liabilities, tax returns for the past three years and it is recommend that clients bring notes with bullet point topics they would like to discuss and questions they seek to have answered.  Should I bring all of my...

One of the biggest mistakes made is that people assume that if a photograph comes up on Google Images then it must be public domain or free game to use on their website. This is absolutely not correct.  You MUST have permission to use any photograph you find on the internet. The fact that it came up on Google Images does not mean anything, as Google is just a...

Wage and hour law is complex.  Compliance is challenging, and although a company may have both processes and policies in place, a manager or supervisor can put the company at risk for unpaid wages if they are not familiar with all of the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA").  There can be ambiguity as to what time is compensable.  F...

By Lindsay Preach and Sandy Foster JW Way #7: Honor commitments.  Do what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it.  If a commitment can't be fulfilled, notify others early and agree upon a new commitment to be honored. Many people believe Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. A 6 time NBA Champion, 6 ti...

Jobs are becoming more plentiful in our recovering economy. Potential employees may have the luxury of selecting between alternate jobs or may pass on a job with the expectation that a better one will come next. People may no longer have to take the first job that comes their way in order to put food on the table. And, if someone needs a job, sometimes that job off...

I read a good quote recently, actually in an email from a friend to other managers in a fantasy football league I am in.  Of course it might have been part of some smack talk that was going on, but it brought to mind a truth: continuous learning and training makes for a better and more interesting work place. The quote is "Everyone is born a genius, but the p...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 21, 2016)- The law firm of Jaburg & Wilk, P.C. announced that Carissa K. Seidl, a 2015 Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star selectee and a 2015 Top 10 Best Family Lawyer has  joined the family law practice group.  Seidl has more than ten years’ experience providing legal services to individuals needing advice and guidance to...

Divorce is not just stressful on the parents, but can also create a great deal of uncertainty and confusion in your children.  The behavior of parents before and after divorce has a critical impact on the emotional adjustment of their children.  The following guidelines should be helpful:Put your children's welfare first.  Never use your children ...