By: Christa Banfield, Esq. You’ve now been able to read up on the pros and cons of mediation. Assuming you’ve decided that the pros outweigh the cons – and I’d opine they usually do – your next step is to think about the different types of mediation and decide which would best fit your needs.
Month: March 2016
Mediation – The Down Side
By: Christa Banfield, Esq. Last week I wrote about the pros of mediation. While I do believe there are many more pros than cons to mediation, there are certain cases where the cons may outweigh, making mediation difficult, if not impossible. An extreme example is where the opposing party is unable or unwilling to participate
Mediation – The Up Side
By: Christa Banfield Esq. Without fail, every person I meet with regarding a divorce will ask me, “How much is this going to cost me from start to finish?” And for good reason. People already realize that they are going to have to split their assets upon divorce, they don’t want to think about losing
Attorney Kris Leonhardt Receives Top 40 Under 40 Award
Owens & Perkins, Attorneys at Law is proud to announce that Attorney Kris Leonhardt has been awarded a 2016 Top 40 Under 40 Award by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA)! The ASLA is a nationwide, invitation-only organization of elite lawyers with superb legal credentials and a dedication to community involvement. This award is
Attorney Max Hanson Featured in Channel 12 News Segment
Attorney Max Hanson of Owens & Perkins, Attorneys at Law has been featured in a Segment on Arizona’s NBC Channel 12 News regarding the growing need for prenuptial agreements. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona’s divorce rate is slightly higher than the national average, making it vital for Arizona couples to protect their
from Attorney Max Hanson Featured in Channel 12 News Segment