Escaping Domestic Violence: How a Scottsdale Family Law Attorney Can Help You Start a Safer Life
Domestic violence is not always visible. It doesn’t always leave bruises or scars — sometimes, the damage comes in the form of verbal threats, emotional manipulation, or controlling behavior that slowly erodes your confidence and independence. If you’re living in fear, constantly walking on eggshells, or being isolated from loved ones, it may be time […]
How to Deal With Domestic Violence When Your Abusive Partner Uses the Children to Control You
Leaving an abusive relationship is never easy — especially when children are involved. For many parents in Phoenix, Arizona, the pain of domestic violence becomes even more complex when an abusive partner uses the children as tools for manipulation and control. Whether it’s emotional blackmail, threats to take custody, or attempts to turn your children […]
10 Hidden Forms of Domestic Violence People Often Overlook
When most people hear the term domestic violence, they think of physical harm — hitting, punching, or other visible injuries. But in reality, domestic violence often hides behind less visible behaviors that can be equally damaging if not more. In Arizona, courts recognize many types of abuse beyond the physical. Emotional, verbal, financial, and psychological […]
How a Prenup Can Protect You Against a Violent or Abusive Partner
When people think about prenuptial agreements, they often imagine them as tools for the wealthy — documents that decide who keeps what in case of divorce. But in reality, a prenup can be one of the most powerful tools for personal safety and independence, especially if you ever find yourself in a relationship that turns […]
Using Court-Appointed Advisors For Family Law Cases
Family law and custody cases do not always run smoothly. As you can imagine, there are a lot of emotions that come with legal matters like these. In some cases, especially where two sides are far apart, the court will appoint a special advisor to your family law case. The goal of the advisor is […]
How Should You Handle Relocation After A Divorce?
Relocation after getting divorced in Arizona is possible but complicated if you have children with your former spouse. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”) dictates most interstate custody issues. In Arizona, custody is called “legal decision -making,” while the actual time a parent spends with his or her child is […]
Pre And Post-Nuptials, What You Need To Know
Every state has statutory provisions to enforce pre and postnuptial agreements. These agreements take place either before or after you are married to your partner. They are designed to protect the individual party’s assets, clearly stating what belongs to whom in case of a separation or divorce. These agreements can cover everything from your […]
10 Arizona State Laws You Need To Know Before Getting Married
Marriage and divorce are some of the most impactful decisions of our life. These decisions, while very personal, do have major legal implications as well. Each state has its own laws that govern the process of both marriage and divorce, as well as impacts your rights and future. Arizona specifically, has its own set of […]
7 Questions A Family Law Attorney Will Ask You
Arizona family law attorneys often offer free consultations because they encourage you to call, but also because it provides the legal team with the information they need to determine if you are the right type of client for them. For example, if you call a family law attorney regarding your issues with a traffic ticket, […]
Retirement Portfolios And Divorce In Arizona
Getting a divorce includes dividing all marital assets, which are assets earned by either party during the marriage. Retirement accounts, which include pensions, IRAs, 401(k)s and certain qualified retirement plans are subject to division for any portion earned during the marriage. It matters not whose name is on the account. If earned during the marriage, […]