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How to Find a Good Family Lawyer: Look for Integrity
Why Hiring a Lawyer with Integrity Matters There are approximately 18,500 active, licensed attorneys in Arizona, according to the State Bar. Choosing the right one for your family law case can be an overwhelming task. So, what factors should be considered when we think about how to find a good family lawyer? When people look for an attorney to represent them, they often focus on experience, courtroom skill, or cost. And, yes, those factors are indeed essential. However, there is another...
Prenuptial Agreements in Phoenix
Prenups Are Getting More Sophisticated—Here’s What That Means for Your Prenuptial Agreement in Phoenix Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements (also referred to as premarital and postmarital agreements) have come a long way from their old reputation as something only the ultra-wealthy needed. More and more couples are using them—and not because they’re expecting the worst, but because they want clarity going in. What’s changed most is how detailed and tailored these agreements have become. Here...
Divorce in Arizona: What to Know Before Filing
Divorce in Arizona: What You Need to Know Before Filing If you are considering divorce, you probably have questions about the process, timeline, costs, and what to expect along the way. Whether your divorce is amicable or highly contested, understanding Arizona law can help you make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary stress. At Frank Amar Matura, our experienced Phoenix divorce attorneys help clients throughout Arizona navigate divorce matters involving property division, child custody,...
Preliminary Injunction in Arizona Divorce
How the Preliminary Injunction Can Protect You in an Arizona Divorce One of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools available at the very start of every divorce case in Arizona is the preliminary injunction. When a divorce is filed in Arizona, issues like child custody, finances, and division of property and assets are critically important. Properly understood and enforced, the preliminary injunction can protect assets, thwart efforts to use children as a weapon, prevent retaliation or...
Phoenix Family Law Consultation
What Happens in a Family Law Consultation with Frank Amar Matura? When you’re involved in a divorce or custody dispute, or some other Arizona family law proceeding, the first step is often to contact an attorney for a legal consultation. Family law matters can be complicated and confusing; a divorce may include many diverse issues, including not only child custody and parenting but also child support, spousal support, and the division of property, such as bank accounts, investment portfolios,...
Arizona Divorce Process and Costs
How to Reduce Arizona Divorce Costs in the Litigation Process Almost anyone who has been through a divorce will tell you that it is stressful and sometimes scary. It can also be expensive. According to FindLaw, the average divorce costs and fees in Arizona (AZ) reach more than $10,000. For those contemplating divorce or going through it now, there are things you can do and steps you can take to make the process simpler and less painful. These best practices can also help reduce Arizona divorce...
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Smart People Make in Divorce Litigation
One of the most surprising things about divorce litigation is this: being intelligent, successful, or highly accomplished does not make someone immune from costly mistakes. In fact, smart people sometimes make different — and more expensive — errors because they assume they can outthink, outmaneuver, or out-argue the process. If you’re going through a contested divorce or other high-conflict family law matter, here are five of the most common mistakes we see: 1. Trying to Represent Themselves...
The Benefits of Mediation in Arizona Family Law Cases
When families face divorce, child custody disputes, or other family law matters, the process can feel overwhelming. In Arizona, mediation has become an increasingly popular way to resolve family law cases more efficiently and with less conflict. At Frank Amar Matura, we are dedicated to helping families through difficult times by offering practical, compassionate legal solutions—including mediation when appropriate. What Is Mediation? Mediation is a structured, confidential process where both...
IN A CONTESTED CUSTODY CASE, ARE YOUR THERAPEUTIC RECORDS SAFE?
Getting counseling is a good thing. A qualified and experienced therapist can help people through their most troubled times, and even save lives. What is shared in a private meeting with a therapist is considered to be confidential, and the records of that therapist are protected. But are those confidential therapeutic records truly safe? -- If you become involved in a child custody dispute in the Arizona Family Courts, the short answer is that they might not be. The issue at the heart of the...
What Is a Resolution Management Conference? Arizona Family Law FAQ
For people going through a divorce or custody case in Maricopa County Superior Court, probably the first interaction they will have with a judge will be at something called a Resolution Management Conference (RMC). In Arizona, the Court is likely to schedule this conference shortly after a petition or a motion for relief has been filed. It can also be scheduled upon request of a party. What Is a Resolution Management Conference? The Resolution Management Conference is a short 15- to 30-minute...
How Do I Know If I Have a High-Conflict Family Law Case in Arizona?
“How do I know if my case is high-conflict?” As Arizona Family Lawyers, this is a question we often get from clients—and it’s a good one. Some couples can separate on good terms and work together quickly and easily to negotiate an end to their relationship, but that scenario is definitely not the norm. Most break-ups (especially those involving children and/or substantial property) are fraught with some degree of fear, anger, and uncertainty, even those that aren’t considered “high-conflict.”...
Child Custody and Personality Disorders in Arizona
Child Custody and Personality Disorders in Arizona: It Does Not Take Two to Tango Most people think that a high-conflict divorce necessarily involves two people who are just angry and unreasonable, but that’s not always the case. When one party to a divorce suffers from a borderline, narcissistic, or other type of personality disorder, he or she can pull the entire family into a “knock-down/drag-out” situation. If you are experiencing difficulties related to child custody and personality...
Custody Battle in Arizona – Phoenix High-Conflict Custody Attorney
Facing a Custody Battle in Arizona? A High-Conflict Custody Attorney Can Help Co-parenting with a former spouse or partner can be difficult, even under the most ideal circumstances. Many factors can complicate child custody arrangements and lead to higher levels of conflict between parents. (The word “Custody” is now referred to in Arizona Family Court as Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time but in this article, we will use the more familiar term, “custody.”) During a custody battle in...
THOUGHTS ON ARIZONA’S “NEW” 160 YEAR-OLD ABORTION BAN
The fact that the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that an 1860’s Territorial law on abortion is still in effect was nothing short of shocking. This law was originally passed during the Civil War, when our country was fighting over whether a white person should continue to have the right to own and enslave black people. The law was passed at a time when women had no rights, not even the right to vote. This 160 year-old law, which has now been revived, demonstrates a similar level of intolerance and...
Make Sure You Take Care of Yourself
The legal process can be long and arduous, whether you are in the process of seeking legal decision-making and parenting time for children, a dissolution of marriage, grandparent visitation, or a modification or enforcement of a judicial order. At Frank Amar Matura, we understand that there is a level of endurance that is necessary to make it through the time it takes to resolve your legal matter. Part of weathering the storm includes having a capable, hard-working and compassionate legal...
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