One of the first options to consider when you start your divorce is whether you want to proceed through litigation, mediation, or arbitration. In general, at the outset of a divorce, one chooses amongst these paths. ...more
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” ~Winston Churchill- It’s easy to instinctively shy away from conflict and with good reason – given the choice, most...more
Collaborative Divorce As An Option - A collaborative divorce is an option many parties should consider when their marriage is ending. In a collaborative divorce, both parties hire a lawyer trained in collaborative...more
In divorce or family law matters, mediation is common. In some cases, the court will order that the parties go to mediation. After a case is over in a divorce or family law judgment, the court may even order the parties to...more
August is almost always a tough month for parties going through divorce or custody disputes. In many cases, parties have trouble agreeing on where the children will go to school. The parties might also have trouble agreeing...more
Mediation is very popular in society. When individuals think about settling their divorce outside of court, most resonate with the idea of mediation. While many might not totally understand what it is, most like the idea of...more
In divorce or family law matters, lots of parties are looking to resolve their case outside of court through alternative dispute resolution. Instead of being before a judge who is making the decision for them, many are...more
The length of a divorce proceeding in Maricopa County is dependent on several factors. The first factor is dependent on the spouses. The increased conflict and animosity between spouses, along with attachment to...more