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
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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
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What to Do If Your Love Life Turns Dangerous – Part 1
1) If an act of domestic violence occurs against you, call the police and report it. More often than not, domestic violence goes unreported; 9 out of 10 cases of domestic violence are never reported, according to Emerge! Center Against Domestic Violence in Tucson. Additionally, victims choose to remain in abusive relationships. According to the Court
Arizona Parenting Coordinator Rule Changes
The role of the parenting coordinator is to help parents in working together to resolve parenting disputes and to make recommendations to the court if the parents are unable to reach an agreement. In Maricopa County, the court maintains a list of individuals who have met the required qualifications and are approved to serve as
New Year’s Resolutions to Make After Divorce
2015 may have been your worst year ever, particularly if you are in the process of or have just signed divorce papers. Now that a new year is upon you, this is the time to think positively and set new goals for your new life. 2016 doesn’t have to be scary, dreary or daunting if
Getting a divorce and need to sell your home?
If you’re going through a divorce and neither spouse wants to stay in the marital home, or neither can afford to buy the other out, selling it is the best, and sometimes the only option. But where do you begin? The first step to consider is obtaining a Broker’s Market Analysis and Strategy Report. While
Newly Divorced? Four Ways Thanksgiving Can Help You Move Forward
Don’t let divorce get you down; find things to be thankful for this holiday season. The holidays can be a stressful and emotional time for a lot of people, but for anyone who’s recently experienced some type of loss, like a divorce, this stress and emotion can be amplified. While Thanksgiving might be a difficult
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Prenuptial vs. Post-nuptial agreements: what is the difference?
Arizona law recognizes the applicability of both prenuptial agreements done prior to and in contemplation of marriage, as well as post-nuptial agreements between spouses that are entered during the marriage. Under the lessened standard for prenuptial agreements, no consideration beyond the marriage itself is necessary. In a divorce, the burden of proof is on the
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Are you getting married and own a business?
If either party is bringing assets into a marriage, a prenuptial agreement to protect those assets is a must. In these circumstances, it should not be thought of as a blueprint for your divorce, but a crucial part of your fiduciary duty to your investors, clients/customers and employees. Generally, Arizona community property law is based
Supreme Court Decision to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Losing Support
In light of all the controversy surrounding the United States Supreme Court’s decision in late June 2015 to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide, the Associated Press conducted an online survey to see if or how support for the ruling has changed since then. The poll was conducted between the days of July 9th and July 13th and consisted of just
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