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TODAY’S PARENTS CAN DO IT ALL
It should come as no surprise that fathers can be loving, caring, and nurturing parents - just as mothers were always expected to be.It should come as no surprise that mothers can excel in the business world and be family breadwinners - just as fathers were always expected to be.In today's society, women can be not only nurturers but also breadwinners. Men can be not only breadwinners but also nurturers. And our children are all the better for it. The Law Office of Gary J. Frank has...
IMPORTANT ADVICE FROM A MINNESOTA JUDGE
Nothing is more important to us than our children -- we always try to do what is best for them. Of course, we all know this. None of us would disagree. But when two parents are embroiled in a contentious divorce or parenting dispute, it can be easy to forget. So just remember this: What we say about the other parent, in the heat of anger, can cut our children like a knife, and leave lasting wounds.Here are some words of wisdom, from a Minnesota judge. Although the words were spoken many years...
CUSTODY BATTLES OVER PETS ARE ON THE INCREASE
Pets are part of the family. So, it is no wonder that custody battles over pets are on the increase. But the problem is that pets are considered to be property in every state. There are no laws establishing custody for cats, or parenting time for poodles. Judges are aware that a person’s relationship with his or her pet can be deep and meaningful. They know that dividing the owners’ time with their furry loved-one cannot be handled in the same manner as dividing a piece of furniture. However,...
THE BABY VERONICA CASE IS NOW BEFORE THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
The case involving the adoption of Veronica is before the U.S. Supreme Court. It is a heartbreaking case that pits state adoption law against the Indian Child Welfare Act. There are legitimate legal interests on all sides. Until the 1960’s Native American children were often stolen from their mothers in hospitals shortly after birth, and given up to Anglo families for adoption. Sometimes the “kidnappers” were state agencies. The Indian Child Welfare Act was enacted for the purpose of...
STRANGE DIVORCE LAWS
Do you know that? -- In Kentucky, It is illegal to marry the same person four times. In Wichita, Kansas a man’s mistreatment of his mother-in-law is not grounds for a divorce. In Delaware, a marriage can be annulled if it was entered into on a dare. Under the “Alienation of Affection” laws of New Mexico and Mississippi, a scorned spouse can sue his or her former spouse’s lover for damages. In England, where a couple must have legal grounds for divorce: (1) A man filed for divorce based on the...
HELP SUPPORT “FOOTSTEPS FOR COREY”
Corey Vargas is a 21-year-old kid who was walking his dog in the desert outside of Phoenix, AZ, and fell 30 feet into a dry riverbed. He broke his back in several places and laid there, paralyzed and helpless, for three long days. That Corey survived is a miracle. He surely had a guardian angel watching over him (and sometimes guardian angels come in animal form). It was his dog, Ace, who stayed by his side and kept him safe until he could be rescued. Thankfully, Corey has his life back. But...
MORE WOMEN ARE FAMILY BREADWINNERS THAN EVER BEFORE
Our society is changing fast. Today, women have opportunities like never before, and they are making the most of their new situation. A USA Today analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals some startling statistics: In 1976 only 6 percent of families consisted of a wife who was the sole breadwinner. Today, wives are the sole breadwinner in 23 percent of all families;Wives now out-earn their working husbands 28% of the time. Twenty-five years ago only 16% of wives out-earned their husband;In...
IN A SETTLEMENT MEETING, THE PARTIES ARE IN CONTROL OF THE OUTCOME
I attended a settlement meeting yesterday. The clients and their attorneys met for an hour and made a good faith effort to resolve their family law dispute but were unable to bridge the gap. In the parking lot, on the way out, the former spouses began to talk once again. I watched through a window as they stood there speaking to each other. Ninety minutes later, they came back inside and announced that they had reached a settlement.This is what can happen if parties to a family law dispute...
IF OUR LEGAL SYSTEM WAS A GAME OF PING PONG, CHILDREN WOULD BE THE BALL
Ever since the Arizona legislature passed its new law replacing "custody" with "legal decision-making" and "parenting time" something has been bothering me that I couldn't quite put my finger on -- until today. In reviewing the development of custody law for an upcoming trial, it occurred to me that the history of Family Law in America has always been a battle between "Mothers' Rights" and "Fathers' Rights." . . . But what about Children's Rights? Who speaks for them?From the time this...
VACCINATE YOUR CHILDREN AND SAVE THEIR LIVES
I grew up at the tail end of an era when killers of children lurked around every corner. We knew who they were, but we couldn’t stop them. We lived in dread, and when we left the house and went out into the world there was nothing we could do but pray. These killers had names like Polio, Whooping Cough, Measles, Mumps. They took the lives of thousands of children each year in one epidemic after another. When I was a kid, everyone knew a family who was the victim of one of these...
SAY GOODBYE TO CUSTODY
When dealing with a family matter issue, you do not have to go at it alone. Give us a call and we can discuss the entire case during a free attorney consultation. When dealing with a family matter issue, you do not have to go at it alone. Schedule your free attorney consultation...
ANN SCOTT TIMMER APPOINTED TO ARIZONA SUPREME COURT
I am leaving in a few minutes to attend the investiture ceremony for Arizona's newest Supreme Court Justice, Ann Scott Timmer. Judge Timmer was my first law clerk while she was still a student at Arizona State University School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, she went on to work for a prestigious law firm in the Phoenix area. After proving her worth as an attorney, she became a Maricopa County Superior Court judge and, later, was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals. Now she will...
“PREGNANT MAN” AND HIS WIFE CAN’T GET A DIVORCE IN ARIZONA
A man and woman file for divorce in Arizona. They have a child, and then two more. The custody of their children becomes a disputed issue. They ask the judge to decide. But the judge refuses. He claims the court does not have jurisdiction. Why? Because Arizona law states that a marriage is only valid if it is between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriages are forbidden. But hold on . . . we're not talking about same-sex marriage. The parties obtained an official marriage license based on the...
MASS VIOLENCE MUST BE STOPPED
The massacre of kindergarten children and their teachers in Newtown, Connecticut is the latest, and most gruesome, an example of what appears to be a growing trend. It's the new domestic terrorism. Murder without motive. No ideology. No purpose other than to take innocent lives. This insanity must be stopped, but how? Stricter gun laws? A greater focus on identifying and treating mental illness? Ending the glorification of violence in video games, movies, and television? Armed guards in...
OUR TOP-TEN LIST FOR GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
Let’s face it, the holidays are stressful under the best of circumstances. But for a divorced parent, or someone going through a custody dispute, the holidays can be a grueling experience. The good news is that there are proven strategies that can help make the holidays bearable and . . . (dare I say?) . . . even fun. Here is my Top Ten List for getting through the holidays: 1. Plan in Advance Going into the holiday season with your parenting plans up in the air can be a source of stress not...
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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…
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