Jan 28, 2015 | Community Property Law, Custody, Divorce, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parenting Time
Sometimes you have to get tough. Sometimes you have to stand your ground and fight. That’s when you need a strong lawyer. But the strong lawyers, the truly excellent ones, will tell you that in most divorce cases it is best to start out by exploring the peaceful...
Mar 20, 2014 | Child Support, Consultation, Courts, Custody, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Family Law, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Limited Scope Agreement, Litigation, Mediation, Parenting Time, Paternity
It is true that a lawyer can provide useful legal advice, helpful guidance, and strong representation for anyone involved in a Family Law case, However, not everyone chooses to retain an attorney — and not everyone can afford one. Fortunately, there are a...
Dec 30, 2013 | Child Support, Choosing an Attorney, Coping with Divorce, Counseling, Custody, Divorce, High-Conflict Disputes, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parenting Time, Spousal Maintenance
This year is coming to a close. If you are in the middle of a divorce – or if you are getting ready to go through one – the next twelve months could be tough. So, here are some simple guidelines to make the journey less difficult. 1. Keep your children out of the...
Nov 17, 2013 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parenting Time
For many people, the scariest part of getting a divorce is having to walk into court and appear before a judge. But did you know that there is a way to obtain a divorce without ever stepping foot in a courtroom? It’s true. When I began practicing law, it was...
Jun 13, 2012 | Conciliation Court, Cooling Off Period, Divorce, Mediation, Reconciliation
It is not at all surprising that when one spouse files for a divorce, the other sometimes continues to hold out hope for a reconciliation, believing that the marriage is not irretrievably broken. But what may surprise you is that Arizona law gives that person an...
Dec 27, 2011 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Grandparents' Rights, Mediation, Mission Statement, Non-Parent Rights, Personal Interest, Spousal Maintenance
Here is our mission statement for the new year: Gary Frank is a Family Law Attorney who cares about his clients. Whether they are going through a divorce or dealing with contested custody or other family law issues, we understand that our clients are in the midst of a...