May 8, 2017 | Breakups, Cohabitation, Community Property, Divorce, Domestic Partnerships, Family Law, Gay Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Traditional Family
I have no moral objection to people living together outside of marriage. Heck, I grew up in the ’60s and ’70s. We practically invented the concept of “Cohabitation.” As someone who has practiced Family Law for decades, I can tell you that a piece of paper does not...
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...
Mar 15, 2014 | Family Law, Gay Marriage, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Traditional Family
As Boomers age and a new generation takes over, public perception of Gay Marriage has undergone a massive change. Today, the gender equality movement is gaining ground and picking up speed. Same-sex marriage has now been legalized in seventeen states, and that number...
