RELOCATION / MOVE-AWAY CASES – The Most Difficult Matter In Family Court

Oct 13, 2010 | Relocation/Move-Away

Relocation and move-away cases are the most emotionally difficult matters in Family Court today.  There’s so much at stake.  It pits a parent’s right to improve his or her quality of life against the other parent’s right to maintain frequent and meaningful contact...

ASK THE LAWYER – Helpful Hints on Divorce & Custody Issues from a Phoenix Family Law Attorney

Oct 9, 2010 | Family Law

My purpose in writing this blog is to give you, the reader, some useful information on topics related to Family Law. Contemplating divorce, or running into problems involving custody or parenting time after the marriage has been dissolved, can be stressful and even...

Divorce Lawyer or Mediator? — You Can’t Have It Both Ways

Sep 29, 2010 | Divorce

A friend recently told me about what a bad deal she got in her divorce.  She entered into a mediated settlement but the terms turned out to be very unfair.  When I asked whom she used to conduct the mediation, she told me that her husband’s attorney acted as the...

OUR INITIAL CONSULTATION – WHAT TO EXPECT

Sep 1, 2010 | Family Law

When you come in for an initial conference at the Law Office of Gary J. Frank P.C., what you get is a real legal consultation. Not a one-hour sales pitch, like you get from some other lawyers. In our first meeting, I will give you a solid understanding of your legal...

Domestic Violence Precludes Joint Custody

Aug 21, 2010 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time

Under Arizona law, where there is an incident of significant domestic violence or a significant history of domestic violence, the Court is prohibited from making an award of joint custody to the offender. The law is outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes, Section...