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ASK THE LAWYER – Helpful Hints on Divorce & Custody Issues from a Phoenix Family Law Attorney
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 frightening. It is often hard to know where to turn for information – and without good, solid information, it is hard to make an intelligent decision. Hopefully, this blog will provide some of the important information you need...
Divorce Lawyer or Mediator? — You Can’t Have It Both Ways
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 mediator. No wonder the settlement was one-sided! It certainly wasn’t my friend's fault. How was she to have known that it is improper and unethical for an attorney who represents one party to also act as a mediator for both sides...
OUR INITIAL CONSULTATION – WHAT TO EXPECT
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 rights and how the court system works – and at the end of the meeting, I will give you a "game-plan," so that you will know what you must do to reach your goals. Unlike most firms, I do not limit the initial consultation to one...
Domestic Violence Precludes Joint Custody
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 25-403.03; and it was reiterated in a recent ruling handed down by the Arizona Court of Appeals in the case of Hurd v. Hurd, 1 CA-CV 07-0342, (2009). In custody matters, the Court is charged with protecting the best interests of the...
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November 2009 I retained Mr. Frank almost two years to represent me in a visitation modification filed by my ex-husband. Mr. Frank quickly and efficiently became familiar with my case and was very honest about all the potential results that could occur. I truly feel that Mr. Frank had my children’s best interests in mind…
– Judy K
