While the process of divorce and/or separation is incredibly difficult, sometimes parting with our possessions can be just as difficult. It is not uncommon for people to accrue special items, or collectibles, during their marriage. In the event the parties cannot agree on the value of a collectible, an expert will need to be hired
Category: Paternity
Enforcement of Orders
As we’ve established over this blog series, things are always changing and sometimes these changes cannot be anticipated. When it comes to sharing custody of children, schedules can often change and compromises will have to be made. Sometimes people’s employment and financial circumstances change and support orders for child support and spousal maintenance need to
International Divorce and Divorce with a Non-U.S. Citizen
Divorce itself, in the best of circumstances, is already a complicated and complex process. When you add in an issue of citizenship and/or living in another country – the process gets even more complex. Decisions regarding topics such as asset division, jurisdiction, child relocation and more can be much more difficult to navigate and resolve
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Petitions to Modify Require a Change of Circumstance
In order to file to modify an existing order, a parent must wait an entire year from the date the last parenting time order was entered. In order to file to file to modify because the other parent is not complying with the existing order, you only have to wait six months. If it is
DO I HAVE TO MEDIATE WITH MY ABUSER?
Domestic violence issues are present in many Family Court cases including those referred to family law mediation programs. Well-meaning judges, attorneys, mediators and other professionals often mistakenly believe that both parties are able to assert their own interests in the presence of the other party as long as a third party is present, and they
FINANCES IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
The National Domestic Violence Hotline defines domestic violence as a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. An abuser commits domestic violence to prevent their partner from taking control of their own life and decisions in order to force their partner to behave
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE LAWYER IN MEDIATION?
“When you see a good move, wait; look for a better one.” – Emanuel Lasker When you think about mediation, picture a chess game. The basic object of the game is for the player to make all of the right moves in order to protect his or her King, while at the same time also
WHO ARE THESE MEDIATORS ANYWAY?
Due to the overwhelming Family Court caseload, mediation has become a definitive component in the divorce process. In order to be placed on the Maricopa County mediation roster, a candidate must have two years of experience in family court as a court official, Judge Pro Tempore or a minimum of two years of experience in
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE MEDIATOR?
If you are going to mediation, it is helpful to know exactly what the mediator does. The mediator’s position is to facilitate the most productive conversation in order to allow parties to reach a resolution together. The mediator’s role is to assist and guide the parties, rather than make a judgment or insert his/her own
PRIVATE MEDIATION VS. COURT ORDERED MEDIATION
Before we dive into the different avenues to get to Mediation, I want to explain the difference between Private Mediation, Court Ordered Mediation and Arbitration. Private Mediation and Arbitration are often assumed to be the same thing, but they are not. Mediation vs Court Mediation is a settlement process that takes place with the assistance of
