The Arizona Court of Appeals in a memorandum decision in the case of Levy vs. Levy case addressed what must be done in a family law case to preserve a due process claim on Appeal. The following is that decision. The Court of...

Attorneys in Arizona cannot accept representation against former clients where they might devolve confidential information. If they do, they are subject to disqualification and sanctions. In re the matter of Hagerty et al.,...

If a party presents frivolous or groundless arguments to a court, that court can award sanctions. The penalties can include ordering the party to pay the attorney fees and costs the other party paid for the arguments. Can the...

In the case of In re Marriage of Dorman, 9 P.3d 329 (2000), the appellate court considered a promissory note signed only by one spouse. Facts and Procedure Mr. Cabrera and Mrs. Cabrera divorced in March 1999. The judge...

You can’t bring an appeal from every single decision a court makes. Even if a decision is communicated in an “order,” it might not determine any rights. In Arizona, you can appeal final orders that determine rights, but...

When a person filed an appeal, the arguments they present must be supported by law and the evidence placed upon the record at trial. The Arizona Court of Appeals will not reconsider evidence that has already been...