HOW TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN THE MIDST OF DIVORCE

Dec 24, 2020 | Divorce

The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy, celebrations, and traditions. However, for those going through a divorce, it can be a dreaded time, filled with emotional pain, stress, and loneliness. And unfortunately, there is virtually no way to avoid being...

THE AMAZING POWER OF EMPATHY

Nov 21, 2020 | Divorce

There’s this thing called “Empathy.”  And it’s a powerful force. When I don’t see eye-to-eye with someone, I try very hard to understand why that person feels the way they do, and why their reality is so different from mine.  When I take that approach, I am usually...

FROZEN EMBRYOS & DIVORCE

Nov 6, 2020 | Divorce

Early this year, headlines circulated in Arizona, and even made national news, when a woman tried to use her frozen embryos after she and her husband got divorced. For Ruby Torres, her journey to becoming a mother was stopped short when the Arizona Supreme Court ruled...

DIVORCE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE

Dec 5, 2018 | Divorce

  It takes courage.  Making it through the holidays can be stressful for any family. But for newly divorced couples or those who are in the midst of a divorce or custody dispute, it can feel almost traumatic. The thought of not having your children throughout...

I WANT A DIVORCE — NOW WHAT?

Sep 3, 2018 | Divorce

Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Making the decision to dissolve your marriage (file for divorce) can be emotionally taxing, especially if there are children involved. The end of a marriage can also be a confusing...

HOW DOES THE COURT DETERMINE SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE?

Aug 26, 2018 | Spousal Maintenance

Spousal Maintenance, known in many other states as “Alimony,” is one of the most ambiguous and difficult areas in Arizona Family Law.  Determining whether to award spousal support during a divorce is a matter of judicial discretion. The award of spousal maintenance...