Is Accrued Vacation Pay Community Property? AZ Court of Appeals Says: It Depends!
As an Arizona State Bar Certified Specialist in family law matters in Arizona, I wrote in one of my prior blog articles that the Court may be able to treat …
Category: Family Law
Family Law Team Creates New Paternity Case Law in Arizona Appellate Win
The family law team of Spencer Schiefer, Douglas Gardner and Brittany Skinner recently had a victory in the Arizona Court of Appeals which not only created new case law but …
Side Deals and Divorce Decrees
It is not uncommon for divorced spouses to eventually reach a point where they communicate effectively and have some level of trust, especially when children are involved. Generally, emotions quell …
DO YOU HAVE A COVENANT MARRIAGE? The Law, Your Church, and Your Marriage
As an Arizona State Bar Certified Specialist in family law matters in Arizona, there are a few questions that seem to confuse most litigants. In every divorce, the parties must indicate …
Does the Tassel End the Hassle? High School Graduation and Child Support
High school graduation is an important milestone for both students and parents. For parents paying child support, graduation season can present an opportunity to modify or terminate their court ordered …
Keeping Up with the Kardashian Divorce: Mental Health in Family Law Cases
As an Arizona State Bar Certified Specialist in family law matters in Arizona, I cannot help being pulled into the news of the Kardashian/West divorce case, including the allegations of …
IS IT ‘CHEAPER TO KEEP HER’? Arizona Certified Family Law Specialist Discusses The Finances of Getting Divorced Sooner Rather Than Later
As an Arizona State Bar Certified Specialist in family law matters in Arizona, I have sometimes heard comments such as: “Wow, divorce is expensive, maybe it would just be cheaper …
Prenuptial Agreements – What To Do After Signing One So It Serves Its Purpose
Arizona Certified Family Law Specialist Discusses Purposes of Prenuptial Agreements As an Arizona State Bar Certified Specialist in family law matters in Arizona, I have assisted many clients in preparing …
What Is (And What Isn’t) Child Abuse – The Arizona Spanking Law
As an Arizona State Bar Certified Specialist in family law matters in Arizona, I am often involved in cases where child abuse is alleged by or against one or both …