Spending Money and Assets Prior to a Divorce

Spending money and assets before a divorce blog

Spending Money and Assets Prior to a Divorce (Thinking About Spending Everything so your Spouse Doesn’t Get Anything in a Divorce?)  Whether it was a surprise or discussed in advance, and whether you’re the one filing the petition or receiving it, divorce is a stressful and painful process. Oftentimes, one or both spouses ends up … Read more

I Smoke Marijuana. Can This Affect My Child Custody Case?

Child custody blog

I Smoke Marijuana. Can This Affect My Child Custody Case? Up until recently, marijuana was known as a “gateway drug” that could cause its users to become lazy, incoherent, and lead to use of more dangerous drugs. Now, marijuana use is becoming more widely accepted for both medicinal and recreational purposes. In Arizona, marijuana is … Read more

Divorcing in Arizona? Don’t Simply Settle

Divorce in Arizona: Don't settle -blog

Divorcing in Arizona?  Don’t Simply Settle Getting divorce in Arizona is pretty common.  In some counties, the divorce rate is upwards of 70%.  Divorce is difficult and emotional. Thus, many people simply want to get it over with and move on with their lives.  Understandably.  However, not giving the settlement part of the divorce the … Read more

Arizona Teacher Imprisoned for Sexual Relations with a Student Files for Divorce from Husband

Divorce from prison blog

Divorcing Your Spouse in Prison Divorce is always tough, especially when your spouse is the one to initiate the divorce proceedings. Although it seems like nothing could be worse, one Arizona man is facing the ultimate insult and injury. Brittany Zamora, the Goodyear teacher who made headlines for sleeping with her 13-year old student, has … Read more

Tips For a Successful Divorce in Arizona

Arizona divorce blog

Tips For a Successful Divorce in Arizona On 5/24/2020 the Arizona Divorce Attorneys and Family Law staff at My Arizona Lawyers write: Divorce is usually the very best of times and also the most severe of times – all wrapped up into one. The choice to go on in life from a worn out relationship is hard-to-impossible to make, … Read more

Florida Doctor Appeals Order Taking Away Custody of Daughter Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Child custody during COVID-19 blog

Florida Doctor Appeals Order Taking Away Custody of Daughter Amid Coronavirus Pandemic  On May 3, 2020, Arizona Family Attorneys at My AZ Lawyers write:  While you are at home working remotely and social distancing, you have probably seen many commercials and public service announcements thanking healthcare workers for their bravery and service during the coronavirus … Read more

Will COVID-19 Create More Births or Divorces?

the effects of COVID-19 on divorce

Will COVID-19 Create More Births or Divorces? As more and more businesses are forced to close or restrict their services, people worldwide can’t participate in their favorite hobbies and pastimes. Gatherings of ten or more are discouraged, and there are only so many times you can rewatch The Office. Millions are suffering financially, but some … Read more

Paternity in Arizona

Paternity in Arizona

Paternity in Arizona   On March 31, 2020, Arizona Family Law Attorney Alison C. Briggs of My Arizona Lawyers writes:   One of the most common issues that can come up for fathers in Arizona is what rights they have when a child is born. There are three ways to be the legal father of … Read more

Can I get an order of protection or restraining order against someone for text messages?

harassment by texting

Can I get an order of protection or restraining order against someone for text messages? In our world of technology, there are new means of harassment: text messages. Where is the line drawn between conversing and harassment?  A seemingly harmless conversation can quickly take a turn and become combative in a hurry. Text messages are … Read more

Arizona High-Conflict Custody Cases

Arizona high-conflict divorces

Arizona High-Conflict Custody Cases Divorce can be one of the most stressful losses a person can experience. It can be difficult because it is an end to a relationship and a transition into a new life. In fact, divorce is considered more stressful than going to jail or losing a family member. When a separation … Read more

Celebrity Divorces of 2018

10 celebrity divorces in 2018

Counting down 10 celebrity divorces and splits in 2018 As the 2019 new year approaches, we say goodbye to 2018.  In the case of celebrity divorces, we take a look at the famous couples who parted ways and said “goodbye” in 2018.  10. After citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the separation of their … Read more