Jan 7, 2021 | Divorce, Domestic Partnerships, Gray Divorce, Grey Divorce, Marriage, Retirement, Separation, Social Security, Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger: Michelle Petrowski Buonincontri, CFP®, CDFA This article was originally published in “The Street” You were happy “once upon a time” and planned a future…. Now you’re 55 and getting a divorce. Or maybe you’re 60 or even in your 70’s and now...
Jul 4, 2019 | Cohabitation, Domestic Partnerships, Family Law, Marriage, Millennials
I recently posted a news article on our Law Office Facebook page about Millennial Marriage and Divorce. It discussed how the divorce rate for Millennials has gone down, but that the percentage of Millennial marriages has also dropped. Millennials are marrying later in...
Jul 23, 2016 | Civil Unions, Division of Property, Divorce, Domestic Partnerships, Marriage, Property Division, Same-Sex Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage; Gay Marriage; Marriage
I have recently been asked, by a number of people, whether Arizona recognizes Domestic Partnerships, and how it compares to marital rights. Domestic partnerships are recognized in Arizona, but only for limited purposes, such as where a patient in a hospital is unable...
Jul 12, 2016 | Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Gay Marriage, Legal Consultation, Legal Decision-Making, Marriage, Mediation, Parenting Time, Property Division, Same-Sex Marriage
Our attorney, Gary Frank, has long been a staunch supporter of civil rights, including marital rights for the LGBT community. Now that same-sex marriage is finally a reality, it is important for gay and lesbian couples to understand their new rights, and how to...
Jan 5, 2015 | Adoption, Courts, Custody, Divorce, Families, Family Law, Gay Marriage, Marriage, Marriage Equality, Same-Sex Marriage, Traditional Family
People seem to always pine for the “good old days.” And, sure, there is plenty to complain about today, but America in 2015 is far more tolerant, compassionate, and evolved than at any time in U.S. History — or maybe even human history. When I was growing up...
Sep 13, 2014 | Family Law, Gay Marriage, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
It’s a groundbreaking decision. The U.S. District Court, on Friday, ruled that Arizona must recognize the California marriage of Fred McQuire and George Martinez. Both McQuire and Martinez were Vietnam veterans who lived in Arizona. First, McQuire was diagnosed with...
