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,...
May 23, 2021 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law, High-Conflict Disputes, Litigation, Mediation
Saves Time And Money Mediation is almost always significantly quicker and less expensive than litigation. For divorce and custody cases, or any other type of dispute, mediation is a more peaceful and cost-effective alternative. In mediation, a mutually acceptable...
Mar 26, 2021 | Co-Parenting, Custody, Dispute Resolution, Division of Property, Divorce, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parental Conflict, Parenting, Property Division, Separation, Shared Parenting, Uncategorized
Divorce can be stressful and confusing. It’s always good to have a plan. So to assure that your divorce goes smoothly, follow these steps – from A to Z. A – Ask questions – If you have a question for your attorney, ask it! Asking questions can help you to stay...
Feb 10, 2021 | Breakups, Co-Parenting, Counseling, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parenting, Parenting Time, Uncategorized
Each year, over 1 million American children are affected by their parent’s divorce. How each child reacts depends on many factors, including their age, personality, and of course, the circumstances surrounding the divorce or separation. Many times, the initial...
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...
Apr 13, 2016 | Custody, Divorce, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parenting Time
You see, 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 he does, and why his reality is so different from mine. When I take that approach, I am...