THOUGHTS ON ARIZONA’S “NEW” 160 YEAR-OLD ABORTION BAN

Apr 24, 2024 | Abortion, Family Law

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...

Make Sure You Take Care of Yourself

Jan 25, 2024 | Family Law

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,...

Feelings of Shame or Failure

Jan 9, 2024 | Family Law

It is very common for people going through divorce to feel a sense of shame or failure that the marriage did not work out. Sometimes parents who are divorcing feel like they are causing harm to their children by the act of divorcing their spouse.  These feelings can...

Business Valuation in Arizona Divorces: How Are Business Assets Divided

Jan 3, 2024 | Family Law

At Frank Amar Matura, we understand how challenging it can be to go through a divorce. It is emotionally draining, especially when there are complex financial matters involved. Determining the appropriate division or allocation of business assets owned by one or both...

Benefits of a Family Law Mediation Lawyer

Mar 27, 2023 | Mediation, Conciliation Court, Divorce, Family Law, Parental Conflict

In Arizona, divorce is a common reality. The state has an average of 20,000 divorces annually, with around 10% of those cases going to trial. The average length of a divorce in Arizona is 9 months, but some cases can take years to resolve. The process can be long,...

Grandparents Rights in Arizona: Establishing Visitation Rights in AZ

Mar 3, 2023 | Grandparents' Rights, Adoption, Best Interests of Children, Divorce, Family Law, Grandparents' Visitation, Non-Parent Rights

Grandparents often play a critical role in their grandkids’ lives, providing them with love, support, and guidance. Unfortunately, situations can arise where grandparents might find their relationships with their grandchildren disrupted or even severed entirely....