Butler's Thursday Tips #5 | What is Appellate Law?
If I won my case, why do I need to worry about an appeal?
Equitable distribution orders often direct the payment of money from one former spouse to the other. And normally money judgments are entirely enforceable during an appeal, unless the appellant gets a supersedeas bond. So...more
In December 2022, we reviewed the warning signs to watch for if you suspect your former partner may be engaging in parental alienation. If you believe you are a victim of parental alienation and/or your co-parent is refusing...more
This decision issued on a non-precedential basis on April 13, 2021, represents every divorce litigator’s nightmare. Unfortunately, the decision on appeal to remand the case offers the litigants a chance to relive what...more
It is common that divorced parents remarry or become involved in other relationships. It is also common that divorced parents (or parents in the midst of a divorce) may want to leave Arizona – to “relocate” to another state...more
Divorce attorneys are frequently asked whether or not children can be moved to another state and why one of the parents cannot simply move their kids without going to court or consulting the other parent. It’s not as easy...more
What happens when your former spouse or ex-partner refuses to comply with a court order? After going through a difficult court proceeding and draining your bank account to pay legal fees, it is very frustrating when the...more
A recent opinion from the Second Circuit puts retirement plan administrators on notice that adjustments to benefits may be necessary to account for retroactively effective qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs). In...more
During or after a divorce, it is common for the custodial parent (the parent primarily responsible for the children’s care) to want to move to another state with the children. Perhaps the parent has a job opportunity, family,...more